For sale is a 1989 Rolex Datejust, reference 16014, a classic 36 mm white‑gold‑fluted Datejust in excellent vintage condition with a beautiful creamy white Roman dial. The bracelet currently fits about a 7.25" wrist with minimal stretch, and the watch comes with its original Rolex box but no papers.
Key Features
Model: Rolex Datejust 36
Reference: 16014
Year: 1989 (late 5‑digit, Cal. 3035 era)
Case: 36 mm stainless steel “Oyster” case, screw‑down crown
Bezel: Solid 18k white‑gold fluted bezel
Dial: Creamy white Roman numeral dial with date at 3 o’clock and Cyclops magnifier
Crystal: Acrylic crystal with Cyclops over the date
Bracelet: Stainless‑steel Jubilee bracelet, fits ~7.25" wrist, minimal stretch
Movement: Rolex calibre 3035 automatic, quickset date, ~42‑hour power reserve, 28,800 vph, COSC certified
Water resistance: Originally rated to 100 m / 330 ft (vintage watch, pressure test recommended before exposure to water)
Detailed Description
Reference 16014 sits in the sweet spot between vintage charm and practical modern features, pairing the classic 36 mm Oyster case with a white‑gold fluted bezel and quickset movement. The combination of the creamy white Roman numeral dial and fluted bezel gives this example a refined, dress‑leaning look while still retaining the everyday versatility that defines the Datejust line.
The acrylic crystal with Cyclops magnifier over the date reinforces the vintage character and gives the watch a warm, slightly softer presentation on the wrist than later sapphire‑equipped references. Inside, the calibre 3035 offers a higher‑beat 28,800 vph rate, quickset date, and roughly 42‑hour power reserve, representing a significant technical step up from the earlier non‑quickset Datejust calibres while remaining robust and easily serviceable.
The stainless‑steel Jubilee bracelet, sized to around a 7.25" wrist, shows only minimal stretch for the age, which is increasingly uncommon on late‑’80s pieces and adds to the appeal for both collectors and daily wearers. On the wrist, this 16014 offers the archetypal Datejust profile: slim enough to slide under a cuff, yet with enough presence and sparkle from the fluted bezel and Roman dial to stand out.
Condition and Set
This 1989 Datejust 16014 is in excellent vintage condition, with strong case lines and a clean, creamy white Roman dial that presents beautifully in person. The fluted bezel retains crisp definition, the Jubilee bracelet fits approximately 7.25" with minimal stretch, and overall wear is very much in line with a carefully used, well‑preserved piece of this age.
Included in the sale:
For someone looking for a classic, white‑gold‑fluted 36 mm Datejust with a timeless Roman dial and excellent vintage integrity, this 1989 16014 is a standout, ready‑to‑wear example with the added charm of its original box.
For sale is a 1989 Rolex Datejust, reference 16014, a classic 36 mm white‑gold‑fluted Datejust in excellent vintage condition with a beautiful creamy white Roman dial. The bracelet currently fits about a 7.25" wrist with minimal stretch, and the watch comes with its original Rolex box but no papers.
Key Features
Model: Rolex Datejust 36
Reference: 16014
Year: 1989 (late 5‑digit, Cal. 3035 era)
Case: 36 mm stainless steel “Oyster” case, screw‑down crown
Bezel: Solid 18k white‑gold fluted bezel
Dial: Creamy white Roman numeral dial with date at 3 o’clock and Cyclops magnifier
Crystal: Acrylic crystal with Cyclops over the date
Bracelet: Stainless‑steel Jubilee bracelet, fits ~7.25" wrist, minimal stretch
Movement: Rolex calibre 3035 automatic, quickset date, ~42‑hour power reserve, 28,800 vph, COSC certified
Water resistance: Originally rated to 100 m / 330 ft (vintage watch, pressure test recommended before exposure to water)
Detailed Description
Reference 16014 sits in the sweet spot between vintage charm and practical modern features, pairing the classic 36 mm Oyster case with a white‑gold fluted bezel and quickset movement. The combination of the creamy white Roman numeral dial and fluted bezel gives this example a refined, dress‑leaning look while still retaining the everyday versatility that defines the Datejust line.
The acrylic crystal with Cyclops magnifier over the date reinforces the vintage character and gives the watch a warm, slightly softer presentation on the wrist than later sapphire‑equipped references. Inside, the calibre 3035 offers a higher‑beat 28,800 vph rate, quickset date, and roughly 42‑hour power reserve, representing a significant technical step up from the earlier non‑quickset Datejust calibres while remaining robust and easily serviceable.
The stainless‑steel Jubilee bracelet, sized to around a 7.25" wrist, shows only minimal stretch for the age, which is increasingly uncommon on late‑’80s pieces and adds to the appeal for both collectors and daily wearers. On the wrist, this 16014 offers the archetypal Datejust profile: slim enough to slide under a cuff, yet with enough presence and sparkle from the fluted bezel and Roman dial to stand out.
Condition and Set
This 1989 Datejust 16014 is in excellent vintage condition, with strong case lines and a clean, creamy white Roman dial that presents beautifully in person. The fluted bezel retains crisp definition, the Jubilee bracelet fits approximately 7.25" with minimal stretch, and overall wear is very much in line with a carefully used, well‑preserved piece of this age.
Included in the sale:
For someone looking for a classic, white‑gold‑fluted 36 mm Datejust with a timeless Roman dial and excellent vintage integrity, this 1989 16014 is a standout, ready‑to‑wear example with the added charm of its original box.
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