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Formulansx · 14 January 2012, 10:20 AM

Hello all,

I've just become the proud owner of my first Rolex a 16013 datejust made in ~1978. The watch was advertised as being stainless with an 18Kt gold bezel, markers, and crown. I analyzed the gold content and found the bezel to be 63%, the markers to be 63%, and the crown to be 75%. The crown sounds about right as it's a signed Rolex crown but what do you guys make of the bezel and markers? Is Rolex sourced 18Kt gold typically right at 75%? 63% seems a bit low and closer to 14Kt. Thanks in advance!

HL65 · 14 January 2012, 10:26 AM

Welcome to TRF! Datejusts were made with 14kt gold back then. My first DJ was also a TT 14kt as well. Congrats and enjoy it!

Formulansx · 16 January 2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Welcome to TRF! Datejusts were made with 14kt gold back then. My first DJ was also a TT 14kt as well. Congrats and enjoy it!

Thank you Sir. That's interesting information. I wonder what the story is with the crown?? I'm guessing it had been replaced at some point. I've been reading the forum for some time now in an attempt to become Rolex literate. Amazing amount of information around here!!

dddrees · 16 January 2012, 07:16 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Congrats on your new watch, please post some PICs when you get a chance.

GradyPhilpott · 16 January 2012, 07:20 AM

I believe that the crowns and tubes are routinely replaced at service.

MonBK · 16 January 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I believe that the crowns and tubes are routinely replaced at service.

That is correct.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 January 2012, 11:05 AM

Welcome to TRF, please post some pictures soon indeed!

Oyster1982 · 16 January 2012, 11:36 AM

The DJ with acrylic crystals are 14k which include the 1603, and 16030, the ones that came after with sapphire crystals are 18k.

Formulansx · 16 January 2012, 04:42 PM

Thanks guys. This sounds like a replacement during servicing. Probably good news. Here's a couple wrist shots.

george..k · 9 February 2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Oyster1982

The DJ with acrylic crystals are 14k which include the 1603, and 16030, the ones that came after with sapphire crystals are 18k.

This is incorrect. The 16030 was strictly a stainless steel watch with no gold case elements. If the OP's is a 16030 with gold, then these bits are upgrades, essentially transforming his 16030 into a 16013 two-tone.

dddrees · 9 February 2012, 11:00 PM

Nice looking watch.

14 January 2012, 10:20 AM	#1
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	18Kt Datejust bezel content Hello all, I've just become the proud owner of my first Rolex a 16013 datejust made in ~1978. The watch was advertised as being stainless with an 18Kt gold bezel, markers, and crown. I analyzed the gold content and found the bezel to be 63%, the markers to be 63%, and the crown to be 75%. The crown sounds about right as it's a signed Rolex crown but what do you guys make of the bezel and markers? Is Rolex sourced 18Kt gold typically right at 75%? 63% seems a bit low and closer to 14Kt. Thanks in advance!

14 January 2012, 10:26 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,389	Welcome to TRF! Datejusts were made with 14kt gold back then. My first DJ was also a TT 14kt as well. Congrats and enjoy it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 January 2012, 07:16 AM	#4
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16 January 2012, 11:05 AM	#7
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16 January 2012, 11:36 AM	#8
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	The DJ with acrylic crystals are 14k which include the 1603, and 16030, the ones that came after with sapphire crystals are 18k. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

16 January 2012, 04:42 PM	#9
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	Thanks guys. This sounds like a replacement during servicing. Probably good news. Here's a couple wrist shots.

9 February 2012, 11:00 PM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice looking watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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