Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual DateJust 16013 36mm (1980)

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R82,999.00

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SKU: ROL-1673

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Brand	Rolex
Model	16013
Range	Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Production Year	1980
Condition	7
Box	No
Papers	No
Gender	Women
Movement	Automatic
Case size	36MM
Case material	Oystersteel
Bezel Material	18ct Yellow Gold, Fluted
Bracelet material	18ct Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
Dial type	Champagne
Water resistance	Not suitable for underwater submergence

The Rolex Datejust ref. 16013 is one of the defining luxury watches of the late 1970s and 1980s, combining everyday practicality with unmistakable Rolex elegance. This 1980 example features the classic champagne dial paired with an 18ct yellow gold fluted bezel and the iconic two-tone Jubilee bracelet, creating the quintessential vintage Datejust aesthetic.

The 36mm Oyster case remains one of the most versatile and enduring watch sizes ever produced, balancing dress refinement with sporty robustness. The champagne dial gives the watch a distinctly warm and luxurious character, especially when paired with the gold accents throughout the case and bracelet. Powered by the Rolex Calibre 3035 automatic movement, the 16013 was one of the first Datejust references to feature the quickset date function—an important usability upgrade over earlier models. The acrylic crystal further enhances the vintage charm, giving the watch a softer and warmer appearance than later sapphire-crystal references.

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