Rolex - Oyster Perpetual Date - 16014 - Men - 1981

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 16014
Timeless elegance of classic Swiss watchmaking
An authentic collectible piece from the historic Rolex manufacture, the absolute benchmark of haute horology since 1905. This magnificent Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 16014 represents one of the most elegant and pure configurations ever produced by the brand: a silver sunburst dial, stainless steel Oyster case with a white gold bezel, and the legendary automatic movement Rolex Caliber 3035.

Produced roughly in the late 1980s, this Datejust preserves the vintage essence that has made Rolex a universal symbol of prestige, precision, and exclusivity.
Main features

Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Reference: 16014
Serial number: 2.528.xxx
Approximate year: 1980
Case: Stainless steel Oyster case with white gold bezel
Diameter: 36 mm (excluding crown)
Bezel: Engine-turned stainless steel / fluted steel
Crystal: Original Plexiglas with Cyclops lens
Dial: Silver sunburst effect soleil / sunburst
Movement: Automatic Rolex Caliber 3035
Jewels: 27 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, and instantaneous date
Bracelet/strap: Black crocodile-style leather strap with a gold buckle
Original Rolex box: Included
A historical reference within Rolex

The Datejust was introduced by Rolex in 1945 and became the first wristwatch with automatic date change. Reference 1600 belongs to one of the generations most cherished by collectors due to its balanced proportions, robust construction, and the aesthetic purity of vintage models from the era.

The Oyster case, patented by Rolex in 1926, revolutionized the watchmaking industry with its waterproofness and resistance. Decades later, it remains one of the most recognizable and admired designs in the world.

Rolex Caliber 3035 movement:

Inside it houses the prestigious Rolex automatic movement 3035, one of the most reliable and precise movements ever produced by the Maison.

Movement features:

- Manufacture automatic movement by Rolex
- Superlative Chronometer certification
- High durability and mechanical reliability
- Frequency of 19,800 vph
- Bidirectional perpetual rotor system
- Known by watchmakers and collectors as one of the best vintage Rolex calibers
- The movement visible in the images bears engravings consistent with original Rolex S.A. Geneva Switzerland production.

Condition:

The piece presents a very attractive and honest vintage condition:
- Case with light wear consistent with age
- Original silver dial with excellent visual presence
- Applied hour markers and gold hands with vintage patina
- Movement clean and well preserved
- Internal engravings and reference visible
- Original Rolex box included

This is a watch with personality, authenticity, and classic charm, aesthetically far superior to many modern restorations that are overly polished.

Why this piece is special
The Rolex Datejust 16014 represents an irreproducible era of Swiss watchmaking:
- Elegant and timeless design
- Classic 36 mm size, extremely versatile
- Legendary mechanical movement
- Model increasingly sought after by collectors
- Excellent watch for daily wear as well as a patrimonial investment
- Ideal piece for lovers of vintage watchmaking, collectors of classic Rolex watches, or clients looking for a watch with real history and discreet yet sophisticated presence.
Includes
- Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 16014
- Presentation Rolex box
- Black leather strap installed

Notes
As this is a vintage watch several decades old, periodic inspection and maintenance by a specialized watchmaker is recommended to ensure accuracy and optimal conservation.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and show the actual condition of the piece.
A unique opportunity to acquire an authentic vintage Rolex Datejust, elegant and with enormous historical value within luxury Swiss watchmaking. Shipping insured, hence the shipping costs.