1966 Rolex DateJust 1600 Tropical Dial

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“Slow Burn ”


Case: The recently polished case is excellent showing only very light wear from use. The smooth bezel is also in excellent condition showing only very light wear.

Dial: The gilt dial is excellent showing a graduated tropical patin fading from a deep brown to a rich coppery hue in a beautiful marbled pattern. Most of the lume plots are missing some or all of their luminous mass and the remaining lume has aged to a dark sage hue. All lume glows brightly when exposed to UV and falls off at just slightly different rates.

Bracelet: The 20 link Jubilee bracelet is excellent showing average stretch for its age. The clasp is stamped with a 1971 date code.

Accessories: None.

Notes: A very clean 55 year old DateJust with a stunningly patinaed dial.

Inventory: jbhk

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Year 1966
Brand Rolex
Model DateJust
Reference 1600
Serial 1426XXX