Rolex

1974 ref. 1601...  

that these old DJ epitomize the magic and timeless look of the Rolex brand. Your DJ is a beauty JFY! It´s dial is specially charming. I feel collectors don´t pay DJ watches the attention they deserve. I enjoy very much wearing my own DJ´s from time to tim...  

You said blue but is a wonderful purple. I love it. Bill

... 1603 DJ made c. 1964. I guess the dial was originaly a deep cobalt blue, as some hints of original color is in the surroundigs under the minute track, but overall the dial has turned into a gorgeous purple dial as you well say. Indoors it looks like b... 

In case I wasn't clear I like it ! Best Imran

... dial! Yes, some color changes are gorgeous indeed. Best cordial regards, my friend! Abel.

Hello Abel! Fantastic dial, a Deep Purple one! Un abrazo!

... interesting to view how some old Rolex dials change to these awesome colors! Un abrazo mi amigo! Abel.

also in WG? ...  

Never gets old. The cloth finish dial is crisp. I forget what the technical term is for this dial. Also the strap and buckle make this a class act. Bill

"Fabric" and/or "Linen" dial.

during the weekday and weekend. ...  

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linen dial. ...  

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Effectively, they are called "linen" or "textured". Congrats! Here I go with my DJ 1600, with a light violet dial, originally a silver one that turned into this strange and beutiful shade. Kind regards ...  

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... the way some dial change their colors and get these amazing shades. You say this was original silver, but now is looks like a very light purple. These changes make for a one of a kind specimen of each of our watches! Very nice indeed! Un abrazo mi ami... 

Dials variations, texture and colours, on DJ are fantastic, that is why you never can say "this is the last one I get". Un gran abrazo!