1987 Rolex Datejust 16030 “Pumpkin White Buckley Dial”

This Rolex Datejust reference 16030 in steel was produced in 1987 (serial number 957xxxx). It is equipped with a steel Jubilee bracelet. Its very beautiful and sought-after white face is dubbed the “Buckley Dial” by collectors, and features large black painted Roman numerals and luminescent hands and markers (tritium base) having developed a superb and warm homogeneous patina.
Our watch is part of the Datejust 160xx series, celebrated for balancing the heritage of vintage Rolexes (plexiglass crystal, thin and elegant 36 mm case) and the advantages of modernity (quick-set date and reliable Rolex 3000 series caliber).
In excellent aesthetic and mechanical condition, thoroughly serviced by an experienced watchmaker to ensure its perfect functioning for several years, and featuring a very warm patina on the dial and hands, this is a great opportunity for discerning collectors!
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If there was only one watch left, it would be a Rolex Datejust.

Since its creation in 1945, the Datejust has embodied the pinnacle of functionality and style in the world of luxury watches. This collection concentrates the essence of Rolex's technical innovations and stylistic identity: a waterproof Oyster case in steel, a screw-down crown, a reliable and precise automatic movement, a readable dial, and an instantaneous date window at 3 o'clock, made visible at a glance by the Cyclops, this magnifying glass affixed to the glass, patented in the early 1950s.

Today we present an excellent example of the reference 16030. Equipped with a crenellated steel bezel and a solid Jubilee bracelet, this watch boasts a very beautiful and sought-after white dial called the “Buckley Dial” with large black painted Roman numerals. Its luminescent hands and markers (tritium base) have developed a superb and warm homogeneous patina. Its nickname was given in reference to John Buckley, a New York-based collector and vintage Rolex dealer, who notably contributed to the fame of Datejusts equipped with matte dials with large painted Roman numerals and closed minute track. This type of dial was produced by Rolex for the Datejust, Oysterquartz and Day-Date series 160x, 160xx, 162xx, 180x, 180xx, 182xx, and 170xx. Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Harrison Ford and Stan Lee among many others have worn Buckley Datejusts. Finally, we note that our watch has retained its original hands, exclusive to this dial variant in that they are painted black – like the indexes – rather than mirror polished as usually seen on Datejusts.

This watch is powered by the celebrated mechanical self-winding caliber Rolex 3035, very reliable and having seen its frequency increased compared to the movements of the 15xx series used until then: 28,800 vibrations per hour, compared to 19,800 previously.

Presented in excellent aesthetic and mechanical condition, thoroughly serviced by an experienced watchmaker to ensure its perfect functioning for several years, and featuring a very warm patina on the dial and hands, this is a great opportunity for discerning collectors!

This Datejust 16030 "Buckley" is preserved in very good overall condition.
The stainless steel case has retained its original proportions, with clear demarcations between the satin-finished and mirror-polished surfaces. Superficial scratches from use are visible on the case.
The white dial with painted Roman numerals has developed a superb warm and homogenous patina, as have the hands.
The mechanical self-winding movement has undergone a complete overhaul by an experienced watchmaker and is functions within the strictest tolerances.

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