Rolex Datejust ref. 16030
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1981
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Datejust, reference 16030, is a stainless steel wristwatch produced circa 1981, identified by the serial number 666xxxx. The watch features a 36mm steel case and a reeded bezel.
The dial is finished with a silver soleil pattern, applied yellow gold markers, and gold hands, complemented by aged mustard-colored luminous material. The watch incorporates a quickset movement, allowing for rapid adjustment of the date function, while retaining a plexiglass crystal. It is paired with a steel Jubilee bracelet, reference 62150h, featuring 555 endlinks and a clasp stamped with the letter 'D'. The auction description states that the watch has been serviced by their watchmaker.
It functions as a chronometer-certified timepiece, as noted on the dial, and retains a vintage-style design combined with modern movement functionality.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Date-display wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Model
- Datejust
- Serial
- 666xxxx
- Bracelet
- Jubilee 62150h
- Reference
- 16030
- Case Diameter
- 36mm
- Clasp Marking
- D
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Reeded texture on the outer bezel • Jubilee bracelet with five-link construction • Cyclops lens magnification over the date aperture • Applied baton indices with gold finish
- Case and Dial Design
- The Rolex Datejust reference 16030 features a 36mm stainless steel case paired with a distinctive reeded bezel. The design includes a plexiglass crystal and a cyclops lens positioned over the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The dial exhibits a silver soleil finish and is equipped with applied yellow gold markers and matching gold hands. The hour markers and hands contain luminous material, which is described as having a mustard-colored patina. The combination of the brushed steel surfaces and the metallic textures on the dial and bezel provides a visual contrast.
- Bracelet and Construction
- This watch is fitted with a solid Jubilee bracelet, designated by the reference number 62150h. The bracelet is constructed of stainless steel and is secured by a clasp stamped with the letter 'D'. It is equipped with endlinks marked 555, which connect the bracelet to the 36mm steel case. According to the documentation provided, the bracelet remains in a condition consistent with the watch's age.
- Movement and Functionality
- The reference 16030 is characterized by its quickset movement, a feature that distinguishes it from earlier iterations of the Datejust series. This mechanism allows the wearer to change the date independently of the time-setting function, providing increased convenience while maintaining the vintage-style appearance of the plexiglass crystal. The movement is categorized under the Superlative Chronometer designation, as indicated on the dial face. The current vendor reports that the movement has been recently serviced by their in-house watchmaker to ensure operational readiness.
Identification
- Reference
- 16030
- Serial number
- 666xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Originality of the luminous material aging is not explicitly verified by third-party certification
- Research required: Exact service history beyond the current vendor's claim is unknown