• Rolex Datejust ref.1600 black gilt, 1966, black dial, steel case
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Rolex Datejust ref.1600 black gilt

Rolex Datejust ref.1600 black gilt

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Brand: Rolex
Typology: Vintage dresswatch
Year: 1966

Introduced in 1945 to celebrate Rolex’s 40th anniversary, the Datejust was the world’s first automatic wristwatch with an instantly changing date window. A timeless icon, it set the standard for what a modern wristwatch should be—versatile, precise, and elegant. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, Rolex offered subtle variations that collectors today deeply appreciate.

This example is a Rolex Datejust Ref. 1600, produced in 1966 and preserved with remarkable care. It carries a 1.4xx.xxx serial and has just been fully serviced, ensuring reliable performance. The watch features its original Oyster bracelet Ref. 7836 with folded links and 258 end links, a correct pairing for the period. The smooth bezel, unique to the 1600 reference, gives the watch a clean and understated look compared to the fluted 1601 or the engine-turned 1603.

The black gilt dial remains crisp and evenly aged, with applied baton indexes and luminous tritium plots, all intact. Housed in a 36mm stainless steel Oyster case, the watch retains sharp proportions and a strong vintage presence on the wrist. Accompanied by a period-correct Rolex presentation box, it completes the collectible appeal.

For the vintage enthusiast, this Datejust 1600 is not just a reliable daily wearer but also a slice of Rolex history—one that bridges understated refinement with enduring design.

 

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Specifics

  • General info

    • Reference: 1600
    • Serial number: 1.461.xxx
    • Case material: Steel
    • Glass: Plexiglass
    • Caseback: Screw-back
    • Case diameter: 36.0 mm
    • Bezel Materials: Steel
    • Dial color: Black
    • Dial numerals: No numerals
    • General conditions: Great conditions
    • Water resistance rate: Not waterproof
    • Delivery contents: Watch only

  • Band or Strap

    • Band material: Metallic bracelet
    • Lug width: 19 mm
    • Buckle type: Clasp
    • Buckle material: Steel

  • Movement

    • Calibre: 1570
    • Movement type: Automatic
    • Complications: Date

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