Rolex - Datejust - 18K Gold Bezel - With Box - 16014 - Men - 1979
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The 1979 Rolex Datejust, reference 16014, has a 36 mm stainless-steel case, an 18-carat white-gold fluted bezel, a grey dial and an automatic Calibre 3035 movement, and comes with its original box.
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Rolex Datejust 16014 – Silver Sunburst Dial – Pumpkin Patina – 1979
Beautiful vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16014 from 1979, featuring an elegant silver sunburst dial, stunning naturally aged pumpkin tritium markers and a classic 18k white gold fluted bezel. A particularly charming vintage Datejust, presented in nice and honest condition with a lovely selection of original Rolex accessories.
KEY DETAILS
• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust
• Reference: 16014
• Year: 1979
• Diameter: 36mm
• Case: Stainless steel with thick, well defined lugs
• Bezel: 18k white gold fluted bezel
• Dial: Silver sunburst dial
• Lume: Original tritium with beautiful yellow orange pumpkin patina
• Hands: Original Rolex hands
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3035 automatic
• Date function: Quickset
• Crystal: Acrylic with Cyclops
• Bracelet: Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee
• Bracelet reference: 62510H
• End links: Rolex 555
• Clasp code: B
• Bracelet size: Generously sized, suitable for larger wrists
• Condition: Nice vintage condition with age appropriate signs of wear
The highlight of this example is undoubtedly its beautiful silver sunburst dial, featuring original tritium hour markers that have developed a stunning warm yellow to orange patina over the years. These distinctive pumpkin lume plots, combined with the original hands, give the watch a particularly attractive vintage character.
The dial remains in nice vintage condition, showing some marks and natural ageing consistent with its age.
The 36mm stainless steel Oyster case remains in nice overall vintage condition, retaining beautifully thick and well defined lugs. The original 18k white gold fluted bezel is still nicely defined, with sharp edges and an attractive naturally aged appearance around its outer edge.
The case shows some minor scratches, small marks and signs of wear appropriate for a watch of this age. Overall, the watch presents very nicely.
The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet, reference 62510H, featuring the correct 555 end links and a B coded clasp dating to 1977. The bracelet remains in nice vintage condition with relatively little stretch for its age. It is also generously sized, making it suitable for larger wrists.
Inside is the reliable Rolex calibre 3035 automatic movement, featuring the convenient quickset date function.
The watch is presented in nice and honest vintage condition. There are some scratches, marks and imperfections on the case, as well as some light patina and small age related imperfections on the dial. These signs of wear are consistent with its age and visible in the photographs.
The movement is running and functioning properly. The winding mechanism, quickset date function and time setting function have all been checked and are working as they should.
The watch is keeping time nicely, although no further information regarding its exact timekeeping accuracy or service history is available. The movement is functioning as may reasonably be expected from a vintage mechanical watch of this age.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
• Original Rolex presentation box
• Original Rolex leather document holder
• Original red Rolex hangtag
A beautiful and distinctive Rolex Datejust 16014, combining an elegant silver sunburst dial, stunning naturally aged pumpkin tritium markers, a nicely preserved 18k white gold fluted bezel and a generously sized Jubilee bracelet. A particularly charming vintage Rolex, accompanied by a lovely selection of original Rolex accessories.
Rolex Datejust 16014 – Silver Sunburst Dial – Pumpkin Patina – 1979
Beautiful vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16014 from 1979, featuring an elegant silver sunburst dial, stunning naturally aged pumpkin tritium markers and a classic 18k white gold fluted bezel. A particularly charming vintage Datejust, presented in nice and honest condition with a lovely selection of original Rolex accessories.
KEY DETAILS
• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust
• Reference: 16014
• Year: 1979
• Diameter: 36mm
• Case: Stainless steel with thick, well defined lugs
• Bezel: 18k white gold fluted bezel
• Dial: Silver sunburst dial
• Lume: Original tritium with beautiful yellow orange pumpkin patina
• Hands: Original Rolex hands
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3035 automatic
• Date function: Quickset
• Crystal: Acrylic with Cyclops
• Bracelet: Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee
• Bracelet reference: 62510H
• End links: Rolex 555
• Clasp code: B
• Bracelet size: Generously sized, suitable for larger wrists
• Condition: Nice vintage condition with age appropriate signs of wear
The highlight of this example is undoubtedly its beautiful silver sunburst dial, featuring original tritium hour markers that have developed a stunning warm yellow to orange patina over the years. These distinctive pumpkin lume plots, combined with the original hands, give the watch a particularly attractive vintage character.
The dial remains in nice vintage condition, showing some marks and natural ageing consistent with its age.
The 36mm stainless steel Oyster case remains in nice overall vintage condition, retaining beautifully thick and well defined lugs. The original 18k white gold fluted bezel is still nicely defined, with sharp edges and an attractive naturally aged appearance around its outer edge.
The case shows some minor scratches, small marks and signs of wear appropriate for a watch of this age. Overall, the watch presents very nicely.
The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet, reference 62510H, featuring the correct 555 end links and a B coded clasp dating to 1977. The bracelet remains in nice vintage condition with relatively little stretch for its age. It is also generously sized, making it suitable for larger wrists.
Inside is the reliable Rolex calibre 3035 automatic movement, featuring the convenient quickset date function.
The watch is presented in nice and honest vintage condition. There are some scratches, marks and imperfections on the case, as well as some light patina and small age related imperfections on the dial. These signs of wear are consistent with its age and visible in the photographs.
The movement is running and functioning properly. The winding mechanism, quickset date function and time setting function have all been checked and are working as they should.
The watch is keeping time nicely, although no further information regarding its exact timekeeping accuracy or service history is available. The movement is functioning as may reasonably be expected from a vintage mechanical watch of this age.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
• Original Rolex presentation box
• Original Rolex leather document holder
• Original red Rolex hangtag
A beautiful and distinctive Rolex Datejust 16014, combining an elegant silver sunburst dial, stunning naturally aged pumpkin tritium markers, a nicely preserved 18k white gold fluted bezel and a generously sized Jubilee bracelet. A particularly charming vintage Rolex, accompanied by a lovely selection of original Rolex accessories.
Details
Brand
Rolex
Gender
Men
Model
Datejust - 18K Gold Bezel - With Box
Band material
Steel
Reference number
16014
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1970-1979
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Grey
Case material
Steel
Original box included
Yes
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
36 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Year
1979
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