Vintage Rolex Datejust 1600 Linen Dial Pie Pan 36mm Automatic Watch c.1972

$ 2772.0

Brand: Rolex Features: Date Indicator Band Color: Brown Case Size: 36 mm Department: Men Caseback: Screwback color: Silver material: Stainless Steel Escapement Type: Lever Case Thickness: 12 mm Closure: Buckle Type: Wristwatch Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Case Finish: Brushed Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Case Material: Stainless Steel Watch Shape: Round Number of Jewels: 26 Jewels Dial Color: Silver Vintage: Yes Display: Analog Indices: Stick Indexes With Original Box/Packaging: Yes Handedness: Right Case Color: Silver Lug Width: 20 mm Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap Style: Luxury Dial Pattern: Linen Bezel Color: Silver Band Material: Leather Year Manufactured: 1951-1975 Band Width: 20 mm Bezel Type: Fluted Water Resistance: 100 m (10 ATM) width: 20 mm

Description

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1600 Linen Dial Pie Pan 36mm Automatic Watch c.1972. 1600 featuring a highly desirable silver linen “pie-pan” dial paired with a white gold fluted bezel. • Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust. • 36mm stainless steel case. • No original Rolex bracelet. The watch is being sold exactly as shown and described. Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1600 featuring a highly desirable silver linen “pie-pan” dial paired with a white gold fluted bezel. The linen dial is one of the more collectible vintage Datejust dial variations due to its textured finish, which shifts beautifully under different lighting conditions and gives the watch exceptional character in person. This example dates to approximately 1972 and retains the classic proportions and aesthetic of the four-digit Datejust era. Specifications: • Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust • Reference 1600 • Circa 1972 • 36mm stainless steel case • Automatic self-winding movement • Silver linen pie-pan dial • White gold fluted bezel • Acrylic crystal with Cyclops magnifier • Genuine leather strap (aftermarket) Condition: The watch is running and presents beautifully overall with honest vintage wear consistent with age. Important notes: • Crown and barrel require replacement/service • Crown does not currently screw down properly • Water resistance is compromised • No original Rolex bracelet • No box or papers The watch is being sold exactly as shown and described. All visible components appear to be genuine Rolex, though buyers are encouraged to perform their own authentication and inspection, as is standard with vintage watches. This is a very attractive and increasingly hard-to-find vintage Datejust configuration with strong collector appeal. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to message with any questions or requests for additional photos/videos.