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1984 Rolex Datejust 16013 - Two-Tone Champagne Dial

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The Blueprint For The Modern Dress Watch
The Datejust is the watch that defined the category. It established the template for a reliable, automatic, water-resistant watch with a date function that could be worn every day. The two-tone combination of steel and yellow gold, paired with a fluted bezel and a classic champagne dial, is the most recognizable execution of this reference. For many, this is the definitive Rolex design, a benchmark for the entire industry that has remained relevant for over half a century.
A Versatile And Grounded Execution
This 1984 example presents the iconic two-tone look on a brown leather strap. This configuration gives the watch a slightly more grounded feel than its bracelet-mounted counterparts, making it an easy pairing for both casual and formal wear. It retains the presence of the gold fluted bezel and champagne sunburst dial but frames it in a way that feels comfortable and understated. It is a classic design presented with a subtle, modern sensibility.
A Well-Kept Example For Its Age
This watch is in very good condition. The champagne dial is in great shape, and the crystal is clean. The case is very good for its age, showing the honest wear of a watch that was cared for. The watch is presented on a brown leather strap, giving the classic design a more casual feel. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Perfect Starting Point
This is the ideal entry into the world of vintage Rolex. It carries all the signature design elements that made the brand a standard-bearer, presented in its most classic and enduring colorway. The Datejust has always been the anchor of the Rolex catalog for a reason: it does everything well without needing to be loud about it. This is a watch that works in any context, for any collection, at any time.
Key Specs
Reference: 16013
Model: Datejust
Year: 1984
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 36mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted
Strap: Brown Leather Strap
Dial: Champagne Sunburst
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
SKU: 1372

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