Rolex Datejust Reference 16030
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1986
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Datejust, reference 16030, features a 36 mm stainless steel case and a distinctive engine-turned steel bezel. The watch is powered by a movement equipped with a quick-set date function, while the dial is finished in a white color with a glossy, porcelain-like appearance.
It displays applied Roman numeral hour markers and includes a cyclops magnifying lens over the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The crystal is made of acrylic (plexi-glass). The watch is fitted with an Oyster bracelet, reference 78360, featuring solid links and 358b end links, with the clasp marked SZ 25. The manufacturer date, derived from the serial number starting with 958xxxx, is identified as approximately 1986.
The auction description reports that the movement has been inspected and regulated by the source's watchmaker. The watch is accompanied by a handmade leather case.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Datejust
- Maker
- Rolex
- Dating
- circa 1986
- Crystal
- Plexiglass
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Reference
- 16030
- Case Diameter
- 36 mm
- Serial Prefix
- 958xxxx
- Place recorded
- سوئیس
- Bracelet Reference
- 78360
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with applied Roman numerals and cyclops lens • Engine-turned steel bezel on a 36 mm stainless steel case • Oyster bracelet with reference 78360 and end links 358b • Acrylic plexiglass crystal showing slight dome profile
- Movement and Bracelet
- The watch utilizes a movement featuring a quick-set date function, a technical development introduced to the Datejust series during the 1980s. According to the auction description, the movement has undergone a comprehensive inspection and adjustment process by the provider’s watchmaker to ensure operational reliability. The watch is secured by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet, identified by reference 78360. The bracelet features solid links and is fitted with 358b end links. The clasp of the bracelet bears the identifier SZ 25. The provider notes that the bracelet remains in acceptable quality condition.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a 36 mm stainless steel case, characterized by an engine-turned steel bezel. The source reports that the edges of this bezel retain their original sharpness and structural definition. The dial is executed in white with a gloss finish described as resembling porcelain, featuring applied Roman numeral markers. Sharp black printing appears on the dial surface. A date window is positioned at 3 o'clock, topped by a cyclops lens integrated into the acrylic plexiglass crystal.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is attributed to approximately 1986 based on the serial number, which begins with the prefix 958xxxx. Accompanying the watch is a handmade leather carry case. The provided information regarding the age, mechanical condition, and technical dimensions is sourced from the original seller, and the Zamanito platform disclaims independent physical verification of these details or the authenticity of individual components.
Identification
- Reference
- 16030
- Serial number
- 958xxxx
- 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: The porcelain-like finish of the dial is a descriptive claim by the source
- Research required: Authenticity and physical condition have not been independently verified by the platform