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SOLD Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603 "Leaf-Hands"

  1. WatchWarlock Nov 12, 2017

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    Hi Guys,

    Painfully downsizing to offset my new SpeedyTuesday. Hope this is the last piece I need to move.

    **Cliffnotes**
    Reference: 1603
    Serial: 1,36X,XXX (1966)
    Case Material : Stainless Steel w/ engine-turned bezel.
    Case Size : 36mm, 20mm lug width.
    Movement Caliber : Rolex caliber 1560
    Functionality : Running and date-changes. Low amplitude, needs cleaning.
    Dial, Hands, Case, Crystal: Original pie-pan, intact/aged lume pips, open 6's & 9's.
    Condition : Overall condition is very good.
    Asking Price: $2400 USD shipped CONUS via PayPal FF or buyer pays fees. F2F possible in North Jersey/NYC area.


    I purchased this Datejust over a year ago for my permanent collection. Unfortunately, my vintage Omegas and Reverso ended up getting fulfilling all my dress watch needs. Was worn only handful of times and stored in the safe. I spent months painfully researching and looking for the "right" vintage Datejust before pulling the trigger on this one. This 1603 is a rarer leaf-hand variant as opposed to your standard baton hands. Furthermore, it features the Rolex cal. 1560, which preceded the more common 1570. The dial is all untouched and original, featuring a beautiful pie-pan dial and intact lume pips with patina. The date-wheel is original with the correct open 6 and 9s. Furthermore, the engraved caseback matches the serial production year, providing strong provenance. The case has been polished in the past, but the lugs are still thick and case is in great condition for its age. While the movement is clean, I never got around to having the watch serviced. Thus, it is running slow and will need a service for rotation wear. The watch comes head-only on a generic 20mm nato or leather strap. I have a genuine NOS Rolex lizard band that I can include for an extra $75. Overall, it is a excellent example of a vintage Datejust for any collector.

    Here's a similar example via Hodinkee:
    https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/...ence-1603-with-leaf-hands?variant=17406135812

    I have a 100% seller feedback on eBay and I've had several high-end transactions on various forums. References can be provided. My handle on other forums and Instagram is the same. Would prefer the buyer to have similar references if paying via goods & services. Watch is sold as-is, unless significantly not as-described. Please feel free to message me with any questions. Thanks OF for the space!

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  2. WatchWarlock Nov 12, 2017

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    OHPF!
     
  3. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Nov 12, 2017

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    Nice looking watch, other than that bit of tape between the lugs ;), not surprised it sold quickly,
    Shaun
     
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  4. WatchWarlock Nov 13, 2017

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    The tape has real vintage charm though.:D