Worked hard for 3 years (graveyard shift at Ralphs)... I applied for, got accepted to the USC Pharmacy School.... I bought this model, the 16030 from Fred’s.... many life moments since.... this one was first!

With the modern madness of waiting lists and grey market price gouging on sports Rolex models, I personally think the 36mm Datejust are still the best buy in modern Rolex. Lots of combinations of dials, bezels and bracelet choices and no waiting list nonsense.

Stunning watch. Simple, elegant, versatile, and timeless.

I'm old enough to remember when the datejust was considered a big watch . I also remember the Seiko quartz being a modern watch to be admired and the ticking second hand was "neat".

36mm is just a classic. I have a 1601 two tone, with a lovely jingly jangly jubilee with solid links (not folded), pie pan golden dial and baton hour markers. 36mm works amazingly well on my 7.5' wrist. I also have a recent 36mm OP, and while the lugs are slighly beefier, it also wears surprisingly well. I'd say Rolex 36mm cases wear larger.

As far as I know, the case in the 16XX and 16XXX series are identical. I do agree with the wearability of the 36mm case. I am 6ft / 200lbs+ with a 7in wrist, and the 126200 (latest generation 36mm DJ) looks fantastic.

It doesn’t get any better than the Stainless Datejust with a silver dial.

The 16030 with machined bezel is favorite watch with Jubelee bracelet. Silver dial....acrilic cristal is changeable into sahirre for this model. Thank you for the video.

Very well articulated. This is exactly why I will get the new Datejust 36, that just got updated and is now available in full steel. I have a number of sports models in 40mm, but I am surprised how well my 1601 wears. I just need a new, modern version to withstand daily usage / travel / sport, and the latest one with might just be the best version they ever came up with.

Where in New England you at ? I'm in Central Maine. I recently just got the 36mm Oyster Perpetual Blue dial 3 6 9 and love it. Agreed with you on the classic not too small for your wrist. Awesome video and thanks for doing such a great job 👏

I like your enthusiasm about watches, awesome Video!

16030 Datejust machine bezel. My favorite watch. I serviced mine last year. Very nice watch. With plexiglass. Mine with Jubelee. Was my grail watch es my dad had it rose gold with Oyster bracelet.

Great Vid. Thank you for sharing....

great video. Helpful and useful. thanks

Man that brings. Ack memories , had that exact watch for many years in my younger days and loved it! One of my all time regrets was selling it , a financial decision I’ll never forget!😢

I enjoyed this video. Like you, the Rolex DateJust has been my grail watch since I was a boy.

They feel far more substantial on an oyster bracelet. Enjoy it my 16220 with engine turned bezel and grey tapestry arrives tomorrow!

Hey Mike, I just sent you a comment about my vintage Seiko diver and thanks for your reply. Now I can make another comment about these gorgeous SS 1603 Datejust Rolex watches. I also have a vintage 1974-75 1603 model with a grey sigma dial and a jubilee bracelet. No quickset, but surely not a deal breaker. I love this watch, also my holy grail (always wanted to own a Rolex). I think the engined turned bezel is much better than the fluted. The cool thing about these vintage Rolex's is the patina on the dial. I noticed there was some on yours and mine also has it. Hard to believe these watches are 45 years old and still running like new. It's certainly the mainstay of the Rolex watch line. A tremendous icon. Thanks for your review. Keep them coming.

Hi Just Watch

Nice review of a beautiful vintage Rolex Datejust ! I hope you still enjoy it !