{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-ref-1603-matte-white-dial-unpolished","title":"Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 - Matte White Dial Unpolished","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHard to believe - but the Datejust has been around since 1945. It is far older than its bigger and attention-hogging Submariner brethren. The Datejust was Rolex’s idea of the perfect everyday watch. The robustness of the Oyster case, combined with the elegance of an Oyster Perpetual. The ‘4 digit’ series of Datejust are particularly attractive for their pie-pan dials which offer a layer of three-dimensionality to the dials that went away with the advent of quickset date and 5-digit Datejusts. These early Datejusts were available as the 1601, with a fluted white gold bezel, or the 1603, with an engine-turned steel bezel. The 4-Digit Datejusts were also the first series to become available with a myriad of dial colors and case and bracelet materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular piece is a Reference 1603 from circa 1972 and it comes to us in fantastic overall condition. The case remains unpolished and shows normal signs of wear throughout with strong factory finishing. The 'engine-turned' stainless steel bezel retains strong definition and shows matching wear. Inside, this piece features a surprisingly rare dial. Matte white in color, it is very nicely preserved and shows very light wear and aging. The Tritium plots remain fully-intact and exhibit a light and even patina throughout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece comes fitted to a period-correct Jubilee bracelet with a signed blade clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite-dialed Datejusts are quite a bit rarer than you may think... We only see one or two per year, so don't miss out on this excellent, well-rounded example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887938601277,"sku":"OC3224","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/ROLEX_DATEJUST_WHT_WEB_1.jpg?v=1782865049","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/rolex-datejust-ref-1603-matte-white-dial-unpolished","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}