1975 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1600 in Steel – Silver Dial

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This Rolex Datejust reference 1600 in steel with a smooth bezel was produced in 1975 (serial number 397xxxx). It is still fitted with its original steel Jubilee bracelet. Its beautiful sunburst silver dial is very well preserved. The tritium-based luminescent material at the tips of the hour markers and on the hands has developed a lovely patina.
This watch is part of the Datejust 160x series, famous and appreciated for their raised "pie-pan" dials which give them an unmistakable vintage charm.
In very good overall condition and recently serviced by a qualified watchmaker, this Datejust reference 1600 is an excellent vintage collector's watch, while also being perfectly usable on a daily basis due to its build quality and the reliability of its automatic movement, caliber Rolex 1575.

Condition

This beautiful Datejust is presented in excellent overall condition.
The well-preserved case features wide, satin-finished lugs, just like when this watch was born in 1975. The smooth steel bezel is well-defined.
The sunburst silver dial is in excellent condition. The tritium luminous dots have developed a beautiful patina, some darker than others. During a recent service, the plexiglass crystal was replaced with a new one for perfect transparency.
The Rolex Jubilee steel bracelet with folded links, reference 6251H, with 55 end pieces, produced in 1976 as indicated by its buckle code "A", is preserved in excellent condition. The Rolex crown stamped on the buckle is perfectly clear.
The movement that powers this Datejust, a self-winding mechanical Rolex caliber 1575, has recently undergone a complete overhaul by a watchmaker specializing in vintage models, and operates within the strictest tolerances.
A watch that's over 50 years old and yet remarkably well preserved both aesthetically and mechanically!

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Specifications

General characteristics

Object ID : ADZN
Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference : 1600
Year: Produced in 1975
Gender: Men's watch / Unisex
Delivered with: Amplitude° Steel Warranty Card
Crystal type:
Plexiglass
Dial color:
Silver
Dial markers: No numerals

Case

Case material: Stainless Steel
Case shape:
Round
Case back: Full, screw-back
Bezel material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions/Diameter: 36mm

Movement

Type: Automatic
Caliber: Rolex 1575
Frequency: 19,800 vph (2.75 Hz)
Functions: Date

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet/Strap: Rolex Jubilee with stainless steel folded links, reference 6251H, 55 end pieces, clasp code A (produced in 1976)
Bracelet/Strap color: Stainless Steel
Bracelet/Strap material: Stainless Steel
Buckle/Clasp type: Fold clasp
Buckle/Clasp material: Stainless Steel
Lug width: 20mm

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The Rolex Datejust: A Heritage of Innovation and Elegance

Introduced in 1945 to mark Rolex's 40th anniversary, the Datejust was the first automatic watch to feature a date window that “jumped” instantly at midnight. This innovation, as so often in Rolex history, transformed the watch industry and set a new standard for convenience and functionality.

Over the decades, the Datejust has benefited from various improvements while retaining its characteristic appearance and pioneering spirit. With its instantly recognizable date window, enlarged by a Cyclops magnifier patented in the 1950s, the Datejust combines practicality and prestige, making it one of the most versatile and celebrated models in the Rolex family.

The universal appeal of the Datejust lies in the diversity of its executions and their timelessness – available in a multitude of sizes, materials and dial configurations, each piece offers something unique while respecting Rolex's stylistic canons and rigorous technical standards. Whether crafted in stainless steel or in precious metals, featuring simple markers or elaborate diamond settings, each Datejust is designed to stand the test of time, both in terms of style and of mechanical reliability.

Rolex has continually adapted the collection to meet the evolving tastes of its clientele, notably by introducing the Datejust II and Datejust 41 models, which are larger and heavier than the references produced to date.

The Datejust is not just a watch; it's a piece of heritage that has graced the wrists of the world's greatest leaders, visionaries, artists and celebrities, making it a symbol of success and achievement across generations. Let's only name a few of its wearers: Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr, the Dalai Lama, Roger Federer, Jennifer Aniston, Paul Newman, Michael Jordan, Bill Clinton, Tom Cruise, Rihanna, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, Jacques Chirac, Pope John Paul II, and even Mao Zedong!

Today, the Rolex Datejust, a true “blue chip watch” with timeless style, is the ideal entry point for anyone wishing to discover the world of vintage watch collecting, while still being wearable on a daily basis.