Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual Automatic - 1600

Specifications

Year: 1971 
Box/Papers: No/No - Authenticity Guarantee Card 
Reference: 1600
Case size: 36mm 
Movement: Rolex Calibre 1570 Automatic 
Crystal: Acrylic  
Strap Size: Fits up to a 7.4 inch wrist 

History 

The Rolex Datejust 1600 is a lesson in timeless understatement. Produced from the late 1960s to early 1970s, it stands out with its smooth bezel—a clean, refined alternative to the fluted or engine-turned designs of its sister references. Housed in a 36mm stainless steel Oyster case with a domed acrylic crystal, it wears with effortless elegance and vintage charm.

Powered by the robust calibre 1570, it’s as reliable as it is stylish. Dials vary from sunburst silver to rare linen textures, often developing beautiful patinas with age. The 1600 isn’t loud—it’s subtle, sophisticated, and built for those who value quiet confidence over flash. A true collector’s piece.

Condition

This is an exceptional Rolex Datejust reference 1600 featuring a stunning pie pan sunburst silver dial with onyx-inlaid baton numerals. The watch is working flawlessly in all aspects and has been fully serviced, keeping perfect time within vintage specifications.

Dial - The dial is in amazing condition, featuring a beautiful pie pan sunburst silver finish with onyx-inlaid baton numerals that create a sophisticated appearance.

Case - The stainless steel case is in fantastic condition, showing very little signs of wear and maintaining its original finishing excellently.

Crown - The original Rolex crown works perfectly in all of its functions, operating smoothly for both winding and time-setting operations.

Movement - The movement has been fully serviced and is working flawlessly, keeping perfect time within specification for a watch of this age.

Case back - The case back is in excellent condition, showing very little signs of wear while maintaining its original finish.

Strap - The original Oyster bracelet is in fantastic condition, displaying very little signs of wear and maintaining excellent structural integrity.

Crystal - The crystal is in great condition, showing minimal signs of wear.

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and represents a fantastic example of understated class in vintage Rolex collecting.

If you have any further questions about this stunning piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via either email or Instagram.

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Terms of sale

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

Please note that we categorise watches as keeping good time when they’re running within +/- 15 seconds per day.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

Terms of sale

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

Please note that we categorise watches as keeping good time when they’re running within +/- 30 seconds per day.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

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