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Pekoblue · 27 July 2021, 10:03 AM

My watch is a Datejust 1603 and based on the serial number it was manufactured in 1974. The dial is a Sigma Piepan and the bezel is Engine Turned. The bracelet is a Jubilee and all are original. There has been no polishing to either the case or the bracelet. I am the original owner and have the case, as shown, and all the original paperwork.

I hope the link to the photo will work:
https://g2.img-dpreview.com/70F580FC...71C0F7222C.jpg

Is this watch considered vintage? Thanks ahead of time and any comments are appreciated!

Eric88 · 27 July 2021, 10:31 AM

Yes.

alwayshere · 27 July 2021, 10:45 AM

as a side note, vintage is often associated with time. Just because its vintage doesn't make it expensive or collectible in case thats where you are going with this.

a 1603, engine turned datejust is not uncommon at all. Is it worth some $? yes, is it worth alot of $? no

Dan S · 27 July 2021, 11:18 PM

Yes, it's a nice vintage DJ.

GST15 · 27 July 2021, 11:35 PM

Yes, For sure

harry in montreal · 28 July 2021, 01:41 AM

$545, haha. It’s crazy to think that this is the price of a steak dinner for a family of 4 in Vegas nowadays. It’s a very beautiful watch

Woody · 28 July 2021, 05:18 AM

That is a very nice Datejust - thanks for sharing.

swaini3 · 28 July 2021, 06:24 AM

Nice one

tekno · 28 July 2021, 06:29 AM

I was just thinking the other day where all the “is it vintage” posts were.

Nice watch… so many Datejust end up beat to hell. That one is not only vintage but uncommonly nice.

Common yes but it’s much nicer then your average watch of the same age.

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Pekoblue · 28 July 2021, 07:42 AM

To all the responders, thanks for your comments and inputs. They were of value and help me to appreciate my watch even more!

77T · 28 July 2021, 08:53 AM

The Gods of Vintage deign,
That Four Digits rein.

Also sprach Zarathustra,
Enjoy your Datejust mucha.

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Pekoblue · 30 July 2021, 10:41 AM

Just another photo.

https://imgur.com/RvJ6NE6

214270Explorer · 30 July 2021, 02:13 PM

Gotta love the old Engine Turned bezels.

Tools · 31 July 2021, 12:21 AM

Looks great.. I'd wear that.

27 July 2021, 10:03 AM	#1
Pekoblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canada Watch: SS Datejust 1603 Posts: 19	Would this 1974 Datejust be Considered Vintage? My watch is a Datejust 1603 and based on the serial number it was manufactured in 1974. The dial is a Sigma Piepan and the bezel is Engine Turned. The bracelet is a Jubilee and all are original. There has been no polishing to either the case or the bracelet. I am the original owner and have the case, as shown, and all the original paperwork. I hope the link to the photo will work: https://g2.img-dpreview.com/70F580FC...71C0F7222C.jpg Is this watch considered vintage? Thanks ahead of time and any comments are appreciated!

27 July 2021, 11:18 PM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,954	Yes, it's a nice vintage DJ. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

28 July 2021, 08:53 AM	#11
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,862	The Gods of Vintage deign, That Four Digits rein. Also sprach Zarathustra, Enjoy your Datejust mucha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 July 2021, 02:13 PM	#13
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Gotta love the old Engine Turned bezels. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

31 July 2021, 12:21 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,087	Looks great.. I'd wear that. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 July 2021, 10:31 AM	#2
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	Yes.

27 July 2021, 10:45 AM	#3
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,516	as a side note, vintage is often associated with time. Just because its vintage doesn't make it expensive or collectible in case thats where you are going with this. a 1603, engine turned datejust is not uncommon at all. Is it worth some $? yes, is it worth alot of $? no

27 July 2021, 11:35 PM	#5
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,845	Yes, For sure

28 July 2021, 01:41 AM	#6
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	$545, haha. It’s crazy to think that this is the price of a steak dinner for a family of 4 in Vegas nowadays. It’s a very beautiful watch

28 July 2021, 05:18 AM	#7
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,120	That is a very nice Datejust - thanks for sharing.

28 July 2021, 06:24 AM	#8
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,433	Nice one

28 July 2021, 06:29 AM	#9
tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,049	I was just thinking the other day where all the “is it vintage” posts were. Nice watch… so many Datejust end up beat to hell. That one is not only vintage but uncommonly nice. Common yes but it’s much nicer then your average watch of the same age. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 July 2021, 07:42 AM	#10
Pekoblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canada Watch: SS Datejust 1603 Posts: 19	To all the responders, thanks for your comments and inputs. They were of value and help me to appreciate my watch even more!

30 July 2021, 10:41 AM	#12
Pekoblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canada Watch: SS Datejust 1603 Posts: 19	Just another photo. https://imgur.com/RvJ6NE6

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