Rolex Datejust ref.1600 grey b&p

The Datejust 1600 were produced for several years during the 1960s and came equipped with the now iconic Cyclops above the date: a feature that was allegedly added by Wilsdorf to make it easier for his wife to read the date on her watch. The other key feature of this particular Datejust 1600 is the Dauphine hands that remind me of the pre-Explorer Oyster Perpetuals which Sir Edmund Hillary wore during his ascent of Mount Everest. This, combined with the polished, triangular applied marker gives this particular Datejust 1600 a 1940’s adventurous vibe.

There are, actually, many Rolex Datejusts that bear the reference 1600. Rolex didn’t always bother to be more specific than a four-digit reference number. There are 1600s with various dial colors and handsets, but the one I wanted to highlight more specifically is pictured below: a variant with a silver dial, Dauphine hands, and a polished fixed bezel.

This watch is especially interesting.
The Datejust normally comes with a fluted bezel which gives it an additional air of elegance. However, opting for a polished fixed bezel immediately endows the 1600 with a more sporty vibe, a bit similar to that found on the first Explorer 1’s.

Our DJ, has a grey dial that has turned in light purple,the oyster bracelet and arrives in fabulous condition, complete with its entire set, including the official Rolex warranty of the time