Why This Watch Matters The nickname “Wide Boy” refers to the hour markers and hands on this variation, which are wider than that of a standard Datejust. This makes the dial even more legible and gives the watch a more distinct look. The Full Story Rolex introduced the Datejust in 1945, and it has been a cornerstone in the collection ever since. Rolex came out with many variations of the Datejust. This example has the “Wide Boy” hands and hour markers, silvered dial, and white-gold, fluted bezel. A nice thing about this watch is that the lume on the hands matches the lume on the dial; it's always nice when both age evenly to the same color. Datejusts are by no means rare, but finding one in good condition with the right style for one's personality can be tough with all the choices. This example has something for everyone and will work for almost any occasion. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: Datejust Reference: 1603Year: 1970Case No: 2460225Material: Stainless steel with white gold bezel Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 12.5mm thicknessCrystal: Plexiglass Lume: Yes, tritium Caliber: Rolex self-winding caliber 1575 Bracelet/Strap: The HODINKEE Bedford Watch Strap in NavyLug Width: 20mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know This Datejust is in overall nice condition. The case is full and has most likely been lightly polished in the past. There are some light scratches, and there are signs of removing the strap behind the lugs. Between both sets of lugs there are signs of light pitting. The threads inside the caseback show signs of pitting. The inside caseback is stamped “II.70,” indicating that it is from the second quarter of 1970. The dial is very clean with some light wear around the edges.
