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Vintage Rolex 1603

1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet
1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet

1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Tucson, AZ

Vintage 1964 Rolex Datejust with Papers, Custom Jubilee Bracelet An iconic classic, this vintage Rolex Datejust from 1964 offers timeless style and collectibility. Featuring a silve...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1973 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Grey Dial Automatic 36mm
Vintage 1973 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Grey Dial Automatic 36mm

Vintage 1973 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Grey Dial Automatic 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Most Versatile Vintage Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined Rolex for the better part of a century.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1975 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm
Vintage 1975 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm

Vintage 1975 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Perfect Entry Point This is an ideal starting point for a new collector or a strong addition for someone who appreciates the core identity of vintage Rolex. The reference 1603 o...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1967 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Linen Dial Auto 36mm
Vintage 1967 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Linen Dial Auto 36mm

Vintage 1967 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Linen Dial Auto 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A More Considered Vintage Datejust The Reference 1603 is a standout in the vintage Datejust family for one key reason: its engine-turned steel bezel.

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1976 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm
Vintage 1976 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm

Vintage 1976 Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Most Versatile Vintage Rolex The Datejust is the anchor of the Rolex catalog, the watch that defined the modern dress piece.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set
Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set

Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Rolex Datejust 1603 “Ghost Dial” — 3.5M Serial, 1979 (Full Set) A perfect blend of subtle patina and vintage soul, this 1979 Rolex Datejust 1603 stands out with its mesmerizing matt...

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Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1963 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Genuine Rolex Replacement Blue Dial with Applied Steel Inverted Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex S...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Fluted Bezel Stainless Steel Watch with Original Wide Boy Silver Dial with Wide Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubi...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603
Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603

Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch 1603 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with engine turned bezel (36mm diameter). Silver dial with stick hour markers. leather strap with tang...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603
Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603

Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch 1603 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with engine turned bezel (36mm diameter). Silver dial with stick hour markers. leather strap with tang...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1603
Vintage Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1603

Vintage Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1603

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

We do not defraud Customs. * Any warranties offered by us are done so strictly through us using our own authorized watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Mode...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 1603 Oyster Datejust Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage Luxury RA226
Mens Rolex Ref 1603 Oyster Datejust Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage Luxury RA226

Mens Rolex Ref 1603 Oyster Datejust Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage Luxury RA226

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1603 automatic, c.1975, all original.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Wideboy Dial Watch in Silver, 1970s
Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Wideboy Dial Watch in Silver, 1970s

Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Wideboy Dial Watch in Silver, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Here’s a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1603 automatic silver wideboy dial from the 1970s.

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 1601
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 1601

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 1601

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

It can be polished upon request. the polished watch is not returnable Covered by 2-year Chronostore warranty Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 1603 C...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Two-Tone Watch, 1967
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Two-Tone Watch, 1967

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Two-Tone Watch, 1967

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1967 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Black Dial with Applied Gold Color Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Rolex Two Tone 1...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Fluted Bezel Stainless Steel Watch with Original Wide Boy Silver Dial with Wide Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubi...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1968 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inlay with Original Rolex Stainless Steel ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1979
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1979

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 case serial no. 5.3 million circa 1979.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 case serial #3.2 million circa 1972.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 case serial no. 3.4 million circa 1972.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch, 1967
Vintage Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch, 1967

Vintage Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch, 1967

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1967 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Stainless Steel Fluted Bezel with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Bar Markers with Original Rolex Stainless S...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1972 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Fluted Steel Bezel with Original Rare Linen Textured Silver Dial with Applied Steel Rounded Stick/Bar/Baton Markers w...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Grey Dial Wristwatch Ref 1603
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Grey Dial Wristwatch Ref 1603

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Grey Dial Wristwatch Ref 1603

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Vintage Datejust Model 1603 .Stainless steel case .Steel fluted bezel Original Gray dial .

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Vintage Rolex 1603 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage rolex 1603 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. Finding a vintage rolex 1603 for sale for men should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Vintage Rolex 1603?

On average, a vintage rolex 1603 at 1stDibs sells for $3,994, while they’re typically $3,361 on the low end and $7,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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