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First introduced in 1945 to commemorate the company's 40th anniversary, the Datejust is one of Rolex's oldest collections of timepieces that still remain in production today. While a date display has become completely standard on most contemporary timepieces, the Rolex Datejust was the world's very first self-winding wristwatch to feature a date window that would automatically change over at midnight
If one were to design the perfect everyday sporty or dress watch with an attribute like a strong presence on the wrist, they would design the Rolex Datejust. Even at 36mm the Datejust wears nicely on the wrist given its beefy oyster case and longer lugs. Every vintage collection, even a sport watch collection, has at least one Datejust. The present example of this must-have reference is in beautiful condition
I am a watch collector as well as a buyer and seller of new, pre-owned, antique, and vintage watches
I only sell genuine, authentic, watches in "Very Good" to "Pristine" condition
Condition Guide:
- Pristine - Items in "like new" condition. Shows no signs of wear. Worn very little, if at all.
- Mint - Items that have minimal wear. Worn only a few times. In "almost new" condition.
- Excellent - Items show signs of wear. Light surface scratches and possibly a few small dents or dings. Average condition considering the age of the item.
- Very Good - Items that have been worn regularly and have noticeable wear. Scratches, dents, and dings are more visible
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Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Serial #: 9546611
Year of Production: 1987
Reference #: 16030
Gender: Men or Women
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 36mm, not counting crown
Crown: Signed crown winds, sets the time and quickset date, and screws down smoothly ~ patented instantaneous shutter-like date change near midnight ~ *crown pulled out to prevent the hands from moving during photo taking*
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Specifications: Jubilee bracelet will fit a wrist up to 8.0" ~ can be adjusted smaller ~ clasp has inscription
Dial Color: Black
Dial Condition: Signed clean dial
Winding Mechanism: Signed superlative chronometer 27 jewel caliber 3035 is today regarded as one of the best and most reliable mechanical calibers ever made by Rolex. And clearly, Rolex was satisfied with the movement since it had a production run that lasted for 12 years. The production of the Rolex caliber 3035 started in 1977 and it was eventually replaced by the successor, caliber 3135 in 1988. What further enhances the iconic status of the 3035 is the fact that it was the first-ever high-beat caliber that Rolex launched. Rolex did this by increasing the beats from 19,800 to 28,800 BPH – meaning 8 beats per second – in order to increase the accuracy of the caliber. When the Rolex calibre 3035 was introduced, it also announced another first for Rolex, since it was the first-ever automatic caliber to feature a quickset date function ~ as with all vintage watches with a unknown service history it should be assumed that a servicing will need to be done in order for the watch to keep its best possible timing.
Crystal: Clean acrylic crystal
Box/Papers: No original box or papers ~ Comes with a vintage genuine Rolex red box that is not original to this watch ~ no papers
Overall Condition: excellent condition ~ signed clean black dial ~ signed swiss superlative chronometer automatic movement runs strong and accurate ~ signed crown winds, sets, and screws down smoothly ~ clean acrylic crystal ~ all functions working properly ~ no damage ~ all of our watches have been tested and serviced if needed ~ stunning ~ it is a very honest piece ~ *crown pulled out to prevent hands from moving during photo taking*
This is a vintage used watch. It may have lived a life before you, so you should not expect it to be new and flawless. If you want a flawless new watch, please do not buy this. If you want a piece of history in the form of a nice vintage piece, with possibly a dated inscription on the case back, then this may be right for you. Because most vintage watches being offered are between 30-70 years old, small imperfections, scratches, and wear are to be expected
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Please note that all pictures are taken on the macro setting. This makes even the slightest imperfections, shadows during photography, and specks of dust appear much more prominent even though they are often not visible without magnification
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SKU R942659
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Inventory Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025
Inventory Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025