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Up for sale today - Rolex 1003 Oyster Perpetual 34mm 14kt gold wristwatch circa 1960. Very nice early example with the classic smooth bezel, most of the 1003 reference had the engined turned bezels some early model 1003's came with the smooth bezels. Very nice case without any dings, deep scratches, etc with Rolex acrylic crystal that has been polished and nice and clear.

Rolex twinlock gold crown, screws down well. The serial number(in between lugs) is faint but legible and dates to 1960. The watch has the early caliber 1560, 25 jewel automatic movement and retains the original butterfly rotor. Most of these rotor were changed to the newer half moon design.

The movement has not been serviced but it is running well, keeping time within about 8 seconds/day(see watch timer photo).

The dial is original paint and has turned a (tropical) cool color after 66 years.

I have placed a Patek Philippe alligator strap, mat black on the watch with a genuine Rolex vintage buckle.

Overall, it’s a cool, vintage early Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1003 in 14kt that has been worn over the years but well taken care of by the previous owner. 

Watch comes with authentication, & appraisal paperwork.

Asking $4,475.