Why I Bought a Vintage Rolex Datejust (Ref 16030)

This watch is a Rolex Datejust, reference 16030. It was most likely produced in 1984 or 1985, which makes it almost exactly as old as I am. It’s a 36mm steel Oyster case on its original jubilee bracelet.
This Datejust features the iconic “Cyclops” date magnification bubble, which is designed to make the date appear larger (and therefore more legible). It also features a quickset date, a convenient feature that Rolex invented in 1977 that lets you set the date quickly, rather than turning the hour hand to manually advance the date.
The Datejust was introduced in 1945 and is still one or Rolex’s most popular models. It’s got a lot of history and has been worn by the likes of Winston Churchill and Dr. Martin Luther King.
For most people, the most remarkable thing about this watch - what makes it special - is the fact that it’s a Rolex. Partly due to innovation and craftsmanship, and partly due to really great marketing, the Rolex brand is synonymous with luxury.
While there are many watch brands that are much more expensive than Rolex, none have the same cachet or brand awareness. Most Rolex watches are purchased and worn as status symbols, and guess what: that’s totally fine. I’d be lying if I said that I bought this watch only for the craftsmanship, and not at all for the brand.
Rolex is the most recognizable watch brand, and it’s one of the most well-known luxury brands, in general. These days, buying or receiving a Rolex is often a celebration of some milestone (typically related to business or money).
I remember seeing my friend Barron’s Datejust and absolutely loving the size of it. He told me that he got a great price on the secondhand market, and the seed was officially planted.
I decided that I would reward myself with a Rolex if I hit a certain financial milestone. Then I hit it, and a couple other things happened in my personal life that warranted a celebration.
When I met Christian from Theo & Harris, and it was over. He said he’d keep an eye out for a Datejust that met my preferences - quick set, original bracelet, non-white dial.
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He texted me two days before I left for my wedding with pictures of this watch. Freshly serviced with a unique (and rare) dial, he offered it up at a price I couldn’t refuse. He even overnighted it to me so I could wear it while I got married. And I’ve been wearing it almost every day since.
To me, this watch represents a few things. It will always remind me of the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018, a time when business was better than ever, I married an amazing woman (my greatest accomplishment to date), and I got to be best man in my older brother’s wedding. It was an exciting, whirlwind 3-4 months, and this watch is a celebration and memento of that time.
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