This time, we have a true icon under the loupe - the Rolex Datejust. And not just any Datejust, but a 1970s ref. 1603 with a sharp case and a beautiful sigma dial. As usual, it’s not running. The cherry on top? It was a gift for 25 years of hard work, a watch that once meant the world to someone.
Join me on this (bumpy) journey and let’s get it ticking again!
🔗 LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:
- Rolex Instantaneous Date Mechanism: https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/08/rolex-day-date-explained.html
- Oyster Case History: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/history-of-time/complete-history-rolex-oyster-case.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqYC4HT6Vn_ejV6RjISuvr_YRU0z5gYKvgirp4wlCZSdynbMb4Y
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