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Old 28 February 2023, 06:11 AM   #1
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Authentication help for vintage/1984 Datejust
Hi there!

Looking to buy my first Rolex, a birth year Datejust (16030). The seller has shared the photos here. Any call outs?
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Old 28 February 2023, 06:12 AM   #2
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Old 28 February 2023, 06:32 AM   #3
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Looks nice from what I can see. Check that the serial numbers match.
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Old 28 February 2023, 06:58 AM   #4
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Looks like a very nice example to me


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Old 28 February 2023, 07:02 AM   #5
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Looks nice from what I can see. Check that the serial numbers match.
When you say serial numbers matching, are you referring to the serial on the watch vs the papers?
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Old 28 February 2023, 07:19 AM   #6
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When you say serial numbers matching, are you referring to the serial on the watch vs the papers?
Yes, that's what I meant. You'd be surprised how often people people are disappointed when they find out the papers are for a different watch. Sometimes even the owner doesn't realize.
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Old 28 February 2023, 10:03 AM   #7
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Old 28 February 2023, 10:14 AM   #8
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Nice engine turned bezel in decent condition. If hang tag, papers and serial on watch match it's one of the nicer vintage datejusts you can buy :)
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Old 28 February 2023, 10:15 AM   #9
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Thanks all! Waiting to hear back on the hang tag/warranty/watch serial matching.
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Old 28 February 2023, 11:00 AM   #10
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Is that a Drivers license number?
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Old 28 February 2023, 11:30 AM   #11
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Is that a Drivers license number?
Probably, I'd be getting the engraving removed.
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Old 28 February 2023, 12:11 PM   #12
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Hell with the Rolex!!!! Does anyone see the beautiful orchids? Somebody get them an ice cube.

Very lovely looking watch :)
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Old 28 February 2023, 08:12 PM   #13
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Hell with the Rolex!!!! Does anyone see the beautiful orchids? Somebody get them an ice cube.

Very lovely looking watch :)


What about the guy's nails ?
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Old 28 February 2023, 10:22 PM   #14
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Old 28 February 2023, 11:42 PM   #15
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Probably, I'd be getting the engraving removed.
Personally, I'd get the case back replaced, rather than try to buff it out.

Of course, now trying to figure out what that number could possibly mean... though I suppose you could always ask...
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Old 28 February 2023, 11:50 PM   #16
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I could be wrong, but the stem looks bent to me
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Lazer removal with SHWR would cost £50 and retain the one direction nap/brush, and keep the 16030 punch inside caseback .
The 30 jewels (30J put on many 1570/5 pieces) raised crown is correct and print is pukka too.
Nice watch and set
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