Rolex Datejust GAS Line until the introduction of the

until the introduction of the Reference 1803 in 1965

an exotic dial Rolex Daytona owned by Paul Newman became the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction

there are certain iterations that are far less commonly seen--this one

since its inception

and would be produced in six different versions from 1966 to 1970

Rolex Datejust GAS Line until the introduction of theWhy We Love It While the Rolex Datejust is timeless, examples from the late 1960s and early 1970s are some of the most classic. This is a Reference 1603 dating from 1969. Though the engine turned bezel is crafted from steel, the watch emanates an elegance that is magnified by the stunning gray dial. Well patinated lume plots and bevels on the lugs add to the watchs crispness, as sharp as a well pressed Oxford shirtand just as stylish. The Story With