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shudder · 11 January 2023, 05:22 AM

Just received my first "keeper" Rolex. (I did previously have a 16030 that I flipped after a week, and currently have a Tudor BB 58, but this is my first real, "I'm gonna keep this one" Rolex.) Got it from Ponycar350 in the Classifieds and it's beyond my expectations! Thanks, Jared!

This has a slate grey tapestry dial and is in seriously beautiful, near mint condition. I couldn't be happier. I also have looked more closely at the open 6 and 9 and think it may be the original date wheel. I had posted some questions about it a week ago and couldn't tell for sure given the grainy photos. But I've taken some fresh ones, so if any of you have an educated opinion on this, please let me know. Either way, I'm pretty excited.

danh1023 · 12 January 2023, 01:09 AM

Very nice DateJust. This is a classic reference and a great piece to add to any collection. That Tapestry dial looks killer, too and gotta love the open 6 and 9s on the date wheel. The 16030 was my first Rolex.

Congrats on the acquisition! Mine says hello.

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BigBlue1 · 12 January 2023, 01:11 AM

That just screams wallstreet. Beautiful

shudder · 12 January 2023, 01:22 AM

That's a beautiful watch and great shot!

swish77 · 12 January 2023, 04:13 AM

Looks great! And that date wheel looks original and correct to my eyes. What's the beginning of the serial number?

Congrats!

shudder · 12 January 2023, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Looks great! And that date wheel looks original and correct to my eyes. What's the beginning of the serial number?

Congrats!

It's an "R" serial number, so according to Bob's website, it dates to 1988. The bracelet is an "L" serial number which apparently dates it to 1987. Would that be common (a 1 year gap) or does that imply that the bracelet and head were not together from the factory? Thanks again for the advice and info!

Edit: I've looked around and apparently the R serial number can be between mid 1987 through 1988, so it's likely the bracelet and head were together from the beginning. Or at least not unlikely. :)

FrenchBigCrown · 12 January 2023, 08:12 PM

Congrats!

Health to enjoy.

FrankNYC · 12 January 2023, 10:07 PM

Such a classic watch! Enjoy it and wear it in good health!

1William · 12 January 2023, 10:22 PM

Congratulations.

shudder · 13 January 2023, 01:14 AM

Thanks, Guys! I'm really enjoying it so far!

rmurphy · 13 January 2023, 01:36 AM

Love that dial

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miamiclay · 13 January 2023, 05:41 AM

Congratulations, it looks great! I think the gray is the best color among the tapestry dials.

(And I say this as someone whose only tapestry dial is … well, it’s not gray)

TuRo · 13 January 2023, 05:49 AM

Lovely 'corrugated (many of us called it in 80s in uk) tapestry' dial and grey is a fine version.

tifosi · 13 January 2023, 06:51 AM

Nice Datejust! Enjoy.

I have bought and sold a lot with Jared. He is A+. Just picked up a watch from him last night.

Jackie Daytona · 13 January 2023, 07:24 AM

Beautiful watch. Congrats!

Jdslay · 31 January 2023, 01:52 PM

Really nice watch. I love the tapestry dial in grey, as well as white. Both are unique.

kegan · 1 February 2023, 05:45 AM

Gorgeous. I’d take that over any modern datejust

Tridor · 13 February 2023, 02:28 PM

That's a legit open 6.

11 January 2023, 05:22 AM	#1
shudder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 27	My First Rolex - Datejust 16030 Tapestry Dial Just received my first "keeper" Rolex. (I did previously have a 16030 that I flipped after a week, and currently have a Tudor BB 58, but this is my first real, "I'm gonna keep this one" Rolex.) Got it from Ponycar350 in the Classifieds and it's beyond my expectations! Thanks, Jared! This has a slate grey tapestry dial and is in seriously beautiful, near mint condition. I couldn't be happier. I also have looked more closely at the open 6 and 9 and think it may be the original date wheel. I had posted some questions about it a week ago and couldn't tell for sure given the grainy photos. But I've taken some fresh ones, so if any of you have an educated opinion on this, please let me know. Either way, I'm pretty excited. Last edited by shudder; 11 January 2023 at 05:29 AM.. Reason: Added photos

12 January 2023, 01:11 AM	#3
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	That just screams wallstreet. Beautiful __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

12 January 2023, 08:12 PM	#7
FrenchBigCrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: France Posts: 1,076	Congrats! Health to enjoy. __________________ My marmoset, to get things done, You fell in Loch Ness with Major Tom.

13 January 2023, 05:49 AM	#13
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,712	Lovely 'corrugated (many of us called it in 80s in uk) tapestry' dial and grey is a fine version. __________________ Another sunrise with my sad captains With who I choose to lose my mind And if it's so, we only pass this way but once What a perfect waste of time.... My Sad Captains - ELBOW

13 January 2023, 06:51 AM	#14
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Nice Datejust! Enjoy. I have bought and sold a lot with Jared. He is A+. Just picked up a watch from him last night. __________________ Russ

12 January 2023, 01:09 AM	#2
danh1023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Dan Location: Tennessee Watch: GMT II, ExpII Posts: 104	Very nice DateJust. This is a classic reference and a great piece to add to any collection. That Tapestry dial looks killer, too and gotta love the open 6 and 9s on the date wheel. The 16030 was my first Rolex. Congrats on the acquisition! Mine says hello. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 January 2023, 01:22 AM	#4
shudder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 27	That's a beautiful watch and great shot!

12 January 2023, 04:13 AM	#5
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,898	Looks great! And that date wheel looks original and correct to my eyes. What's the beginning of the serial number? Congrats!

12 January 2023, 10:07 PM	#8
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,040	Such a classic watch! Enjoy it and wear it in good health!

12 January 2023, 10:22 PM	#9
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,469	Congratulations.

13 January 2023, 01:14 AM	#10
shudder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 27	Thanks, Guys! I'm really enjoying it so far!

13 January 2023, 01:36 AM	#11
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	Love that dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

13 January 2023, 05:41 AM	#12
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,342	Congratulations, it looks great! I think the gray is the best color among the tapestry dials. (And I say this as someone whose only tapestry dial is … well, it’s not gray)

13 January 2023, 07:24 AM	#15
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,378	Beautiful watch. Congrats! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

31 January 2023, 01:52 PM	#16
Jdslay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 23	Really nice watch. I love the tapestry dial in grey, as well as white. Both are unique.

1 February 2023, 05:45 AM	#17
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 604	Gorgeous. I’d take that over any modern datejust

13 February 2023, 02:28 PM	#18
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	That's a legit open 6. __________________ "Never complain about the air-conditioning on a private jet." - Michael Nesmith

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