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The Index — Vintage watches, decoded.References, dials and variants up to 2000

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Rolex
Datejust
16030

Datejust 16030

1977–19882 variants

All-steel quickset Datejust of the 160xx generation, usually with an engine-turned steel bezel; flat dial and caliber 3035.

Photo of the documented piece at Antiquorum · Photo: Antiquorum · © Antiquorum, used with permission · Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-16030-datejust-lot-322-94

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Variants over time

Production years have not been recorded for these variants.

Variants

Applied Baton IndexesUndated
Silver dial with applied batons. Antiquorum example: circa 1985, case 8,389,049, on an Oyster bracelet.
Engine-turned bezelDate

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 16030
Category: Dress
Production: 1977–1988
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 36 mm
Chronometer: Yes

More specifications (4)

Date: Yes
Crystal: Acrylic with Cyclops lens
Movement: Automatic

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Rolex Datejust 16030 · The Index

Cyclops

Buckley DialUndated

Printed Roman numerals with matching black or white hands. Examples: teal/petrol (aged blue), circa 1980, case 6,507,964 (Antiquorum); matte white 1987 (Craft & Tailored).

“Buckley” dialEngine-turned bezelDateCyclops

AutomaticA mechanical movement wound by a rotor as the watch moves on the wrist.

Calibers

3035

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

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