Condition Rank : Good
(Full serviced on June 1, 2026)
[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.
[Originality Verified] - Authentic Original
The watch is judged to be original in its critical and key components, with good overall period matching.
[Features]
Ref. 1600 / cal. 1560 (non-hack) / 18,000 bph / 36mm case (excluding crown) / 20mm lug
Year of manufacture: c. 1964 / Serial No: 110xxxx
Non-waterproof.
This early two-tone Datejust has a calm, understated charm.
I especially like the smooth yellow gold bezel, which gives it a softer look than a fluted model.
Paired with the dark brown leather strap, it feels elegant and very easy to wear.
[Dial] : Good
It appears to remain in original condition.
No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume.
[Hands] : Good
They appear to remain original, with no clear signs of replacement or relume.
[Crystal] : Good
Plexiglass.
[Case, crown and back of the case] : Good
The case shows visible signs of age and use.
Crown screw-in is good (approx. 0.8 turns to unlock).
The serial number engraving is clear.
[Band] : New
A high-quality Japanese-made leather strap by Accurate Form, in rich dark brown ILCEA Radica museum calf.
[Action] : Very Good
Hand-winding, automatic winding, time-setting, and date change around midnight work properly.
[Accuracy] : Very Good
About -10 to 0 sec/day.
(Measured by Timegrapher)