Rolex
1973 Rolex Datejust (Ref. 1603) Silver "Sigma" Dial
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and most beloved Rolex watches ever made. Launched in 1945, it has remained a timeless classic, instantly recognizable as an item of advanced quality and functional design. The Datejust’s exemplary style makes it an extremely versatile choice, worn just as easily with a suit as with jeans and a t-shirt. The Datejust would make a fantastic starting point for a new vintage collector and is always a great addition to an expanding collection.
A Sigma dial is a Rolex dial named for the letters printed at the bottom of the dial at the 6 o'clock position. Most Rolex dials are commonly marked with “T Swiss T,” under the 6 o'clock marker, however, a Sigma dial is marked “σ T SWISS T σ.” This signifies the use of gold components within the dial.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXDJ16031-3 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Datejust | |
| Model | 1603 | |
| Serial | 33XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Silver "Sigma" | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 6251H Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The exceptional case appears to have never been polished but does feature a subtle "sleeve polish" from wear and retains extremely thick and symmetrical lugs that show light wear from use. The stainless steel engine-turned bezel does feature light signs of use and retains crisp finishing throughout. The case back is unpolished and retains crisp factory finishing. The original Rolex 6251H rolled-link Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces retains 20 links that show light stretch from use and will fit up to a 7 1/4-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The silver sunburst "pie-pan" Sigma dial is in flawless condition, showing no age or damage whatsoever. The tritium lume plots have achieved a handsome ivory patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under U.V. light. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and show no degradation under U.V. light inspection. The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.