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.