{"product_id":"1988-rolex-datejust-16013-two-tone-champagne-roman-dial","title":"1988 Rolex Datejust 16013 - Two-Tone Champagne Roman Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Foundational And Lasting Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 16013 combines the best attributes of vintage and modern Rolex. It has the warmth of an acrylic crystal and classic case geometry, but also the practicality of a robust, quick-set automatic movement. The 36mm size has proven its staying power, and parts availability makes it a straightforward watch to own and maintain for years to come. This specific configuration, with its Roman numeral dial, is a distinct product of its era that Rolex no longer produces. It holds its ground as a piece that's both fundamentally timeless and uniquely vintage.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Champagne Dial With Roman Numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe decision to use applied Roman numerals on the Datejust's classic champagne dial shifts the watch's character entirely. It moves the design away from the purely functional index markers of its tool-watch cousins and toward a more formal, classical aesthetic. This was a deliberate choice, one that leans into the dressier side of the Datejust's identity. Paired with the two-tone Jubilee bracelet and a fluted gold bezel, the Roman dial completes a picture of confident, late-1980s luxury. It's an execution for an owner who appreciates traditional details.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Matching Bracelet And Original Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Datejust is in good vintage condition, with the case and bracelet carrying light wear. The two-tone Jubilee bracelet is original to the watch, showing a natural fit for its age.  The important details remain, including the original Rolex-signed winding crown. Its champagne dial is clean, with the printed Roman numerals remaining sharp and legible. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quintessential 36mm Proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis reference 16013 occupies a perfect middle ground in the Datejust's evolution. It features the modern convenience of a quick-set date function, a significant practical upgrade housed within the classic 36mm Oyster case. This case size is the benchmark for the model, a set of proportions that has defined the category for decades. The execution in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, known as Rolesor, is the most recognizable Datejust configuration. 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