Rolex Datejust 36mm - Ref. 16013

For sale is a vintage 1984 Rolex Datejust 36mm Ref. 16013, crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold and featuring a beautiful champagne Tapestry dial. A classic two-tone Datejust with a particularly attractive dial configuration that gives the watch a distinctive vintage character.

The Datejust
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most recognisable and enduring watches ever produced, combining timeless styling with robust everyday practicality. The reference 16013 is a quintessential vintage Datejust, pairing stainless steel with 18k yellow gold in proportions that remain just as elegant today.

The Dial
The standout feature of this example is its champagne Tapestry dial, characterised by its fine vertical textured pattern running across the surface. The intricate finish gives the champagne colour additional depth, creating subtle variations in tone as the light moves across the dial.

Applied yellow gold baton hour markers and matching hands complement the warm champagne finish, while the date aperture at 3 o’clock completes the classic Datejust layout. The dial displays some natural age-related spotting and patina, adding to the individual vintage character of the watch.

The Case
The classic 36mm Oyster case is crafted from stainless steel and paired with an 18k yellow gold fluted bezel and matching yellow gold winding crown. The contrasting metals give the watch the unmistakable two-tone appearance associated with the reference 16013.

The Strap
The watch is fitted to a generic black leather strap with a generic steel-tone buckle. The understated black leather works particularly well with the champagne dial and yellow gold bezel, giving the watch a more traditional vintage dress-watch appearance.

The Movement
Powering the watch is the Rolex Calibre 3035 automatic movement, featuring a quickset date function. The Calibre 3035 is highly regarded for its reliability and represents an important generation of Rolex movements used throughout this era of Datejust production.

The Crystal
Protecting the dial is an acrylic crystal fitted with Rolex’s signature Cyclops magnifier over the date aperture at 3 o’clock, completing the unmistakable vintage Datejust aesthetic.

Included with the watch:
Original Box: No
Original Papers: No

Technical Details:
Model: 16013
Year: 1984
Case Material: Steel & 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 36mm
Bracelet: Generic Black Leather Strap
Dial: Champagne Tapestry Baton
Crystal: Acrylic