An automatic stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16030 model. This example has a gorgeous black dial, which turns a stunning bronzy colour in sunlight, with white gold stick markers and baton hands.  All around, the classic Datejust DNA. It would be incorrect to call this a "tropical" dial, but it really does have quite the colour change in direct light, and shows a beautiful, deep bronze color change. The writing and minute track are all printed in white, which pops cleanly off the dial. The dial is signed “T Swiss T” at the foot of the dial, below the six o’clock marker. All original Tritium lume plots are in tact as well as in the hands, and are not re-finished and have toned to a beautiful warm, café latté colour. Perhaps one of the best looking examples of this reference we have handled. 

The watch is powered by a Rolex, Swiss made, twenty seven jewel automatic calibre 3035 movement that powered the majority of all Rolex models since its launch, from the Datejust to the Submariner. These later models can be identified as they do not have the earlier, characteristic, 'pie pan' style dial. This model also comes with the more ergonomic 'Quick Set' date function, and the newly designed smaller profile case, all of which were introduced in the 1970's. However, this case still has the spring bar holes exposed from the side, which was eventually phased out around the early 2000's.

The watch was made circa 1984 with serial number 825XXXX. The watch is in original condition, lightly polished, but still a strong case. The watch comes on a Rolex Jubilee style bracelet, which does show some wear, but is not overly stretched. To conclude, this is a really beautiful example of perhaps one of the most versatile watches produced by Rolex, and one with a dial that will never be tiring to pass a gaze over.

The watch is keeping excellent time, and comes with a Foundwell one year warranty against mechanical failure.