Rolex

ID help! I think it's a ref 1603.

Nov 26, 2018,04:51 AM

This is the Rolex that my dad gifted my granddad some 40 (?) years ago... I always think this is reference 1603, but I’m not so sure anymore... It’s been serviced and stupidly I forgot to confirm with the local RSC. Obviously the box & papers didn’t survive the years. I was wondering if anyone could help. Oh, it doesn’t have quickset date. Thanks!

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Are there model number and serial number inscriptions on the case (in between lugs)? [nt]

By: jomni1 : November 26th, 2018-05:38

Duh. Why didn’t I think of that?!

By: fuigo : November 26th, 2018-06:15

Thanks! I found it. It’s the 1601! ...

Yup. That's where Rolex put them.

By: jomni1 : November 26th, 2018-06:17

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Thank you again!

By: fuigo : November 26th, 2018-06:19

Now I'm gonna be doing a lot of reading on this reference tonight. Hahahahaha!

Wait a second... It's a Datejust. If it's functional, it should have the quickset date. Right? [nt]

By: HighEndOne : November 26th, 2018-14:18

I think it didn’t come about until later.

By: fuigo : November 26th, 2018-15:52

I’m sure there are more suitable members here to answer this question...