Datejust 36 16030 - Silver Tapestry Dial Jubilee - Watch Only - 1984

Rolex Datejust 36 16030 - Silver Tapestry Dial Jubilee - Watch Only (1984)

A genuinely vintage Datejust from the mid-1980s, the reference 16030 pairs a 36mm steel case and engine-turned bezel with the warm character of an acrylic crystal. The silver tapestry dial gives this example real period charm, with its woven vertical pattern shifting subtly under the light.

Details:

• Reference: 16030
• Year: 1984
• Case Size: 36mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Engine-turned, stainless steel
• Dial: Silver tapestry with applied steel stick indices and date at 3
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3035, automatic, 50-hour power reserve, quickset date
• Bracelet: Jubilee, stainless steel with folded links and Rolex-signed clasp
• Crystal: Acrylic with Cyclops magnifier
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Watch Only

Condition:

• Honest worn condition consistent with age, with light surface marks throughout
• Case retains its overall shape with light polishing visible on the flanks
• Engine-turned bezel intact and crisp
• Dial clean and original, no visible blemishes
• Acrylic crystal with minor surface wear, no significant cracks
• Jubilee bracelet shows light stretch and clasp wear typical of a 40-year-old piece
• Running and keeping time, all functions operating

The 16030 sits at a sweet spot in Datejust history: the last generation to use the acrylic crystal and the first to introduce the Cal. 3035 with quickset date, giving it real vintage feel without sacrificing daily usability.