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Jd8487 · 14 June 2018, 12:05 AM

Hi Rolex Forum Community,
I’m new here, but was hoping the community could help weigh in on a question regarding a vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 with a white “Buckley dial” that I have recently purchased.
I received it yesterday and upon comparing it to photos of others, I noticed that at the 6 o’clock position it simply reads ‘Swiss’ as opposed to ‘T Swiss T’ as the vast majority of others do. While I haven’t confirmed the serial yet, I was told this watch was dated from 1974 - which is after when I’ve learned Rolex stopped making Radium dials with the ‘Swiss’ only markings.
Might someone be able to help explain why this dial is this way? Possibly a service dial?
Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

HeyScott · 11 September 2018, 02:03 AM

can you show a photo?

roh123 · 11 September 2018, 02:08 AM

Sounds like a service dial. Does it light up like a torch?

14 June 2018, 12:05 AM	#1
Jd8487 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2	Rolex Datejust 1603 - Buckley Dial Question - ‘Swiss Only’ Hi Rolex Forum Community, I’m new here, but was hoping the community could help weigh in on a question regarding a vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 with a white “Buckley dial” that I have recently purchased. I received it yesterday and upon comparing it to photos of others, I noticed that at the 6 o’clock position it simply reads ‘Swiss’ as opposed to ‘T Swiss T’ as the vast majority of others do. While I haven’t confirmed the serial yet, I was told this watch was dated from 1974 - which is after when I’ve learned Rolex stopped making Radium dials with the ‘Swiss’ only markings. Might someone be able to help explain why this dial is this way? Possibly a service dial? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

11 September 2018, 02:08 AM	#3
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Sounds like a service dial. Does it light up like a torch? __________________ Instagram: @perj123

11 September 2018, 02:03 AM	#2
HeyScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 30	can you show a photo?

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