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Rolex Datejust Ref. 16030 - 'Buckley' Dial
Hard to believe - but the Datejust has been around since 1945. It is far older than its bigger and attention-hogging Submariner brethren. The Datejust was Rolex’s idea of the perfect everyday watch. The robustness of the Oyster case, combined with the elegance of an Oyster Perpetual. The 4-Digit Datejusts was the first series to become available with a myriad of dial colors and case and bracelet materials — something that has stuck with the Datejust name ever since. What the 4-digits watches do lack, is a quickset date — something that was resolved with the introduction of the 5-digit pieces in the late 1970s.
The piece that we have here, a Reference 16030 from circa 1979, comes to us with a previously polished Oyster case fitted to a later solid-link Jubilee bracelet. It shows light signs of wear throughout and the correct engine-turned steel bezel is in matching condition. Inside, the white 'Buckley' dial exhibits faint surface wear throughout and has evenly patinated Tritium plots, and the correct black-painted handset matches beautifully.
All things considered, be it for your one vintage watch or as an additional to a growing collection, this is a solid offering of an in-demand configuration.
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- Due to the vintage or antique nature of many of our watches, they may not keep time as accurately as when new, nor as precisely as quartz or electronic devices.
- We do not guarantee water resistance and do not warranty against moisture or water damage. Deliberate exposure to water or steam is not recommended.
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- Internal or external damage caused by accidents, mishandling, abuse, modifications, or services performed by anyone other than our authorized personnel.
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Rolex Datejust Ref. 16030 - 'Buckley' DialSale price$5,250.00 USD Regular price
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