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8 March 2024, 11:38 PM | #1 |
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New member, old wearer (Datejust 16030)
Joined yesterday, wanting to learn more about the 16030 Datejust I bought new back in 1988. It has been on my wrist 99% of the time since. Has treated me faithfully, kept amazingly accurate time, and it 100% original as it came out of the box. Jubilee has significant stretch, but is so silky comfy that I don't know if I can stomach getting it refurbed...
Side note: can you all tell me if the sapphire crystal is unusual for this reference? Pictures I see online of 16030 ref have acrylic. Picture taken moments ago: |
8 March 2024, 11:44 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum!
I just hope that watch doesn't have any sharp edges...
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9 March 2024, 12:43 AM | #3 |
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Well sometimes it's owner isn't very sharp. LOL
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9 March 2024, 01:24 AM | #4 |
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nice DJ and side profile photos. And Welcome.
JL
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9 March 2024, 10:13 AM | #5 |
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As far as I know the 16030 came with a plastic crystal. The next generation 16220 had the saphire crystal.
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9 March 2024, 10:37 AM | #6 |
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Beautiful classic but even more awesome bonding between you and this timepiece!
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9 March 2024, 10:47 AM | #7 |
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I have a M16030 datejust (jubilee, fluted, blue dial) that was purchased new in 1989. It has the acrylic crystal. In fact, it is currently at the RSC getting a new one along with a full service.
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9 March 2024, 12:47 PM | #8 |
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Very neat watch. Enjoy your forum
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9 March 2024, 01:18 PM | #9 |
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14 March 2024, 05:33 AM | #10 |
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Some profile shots I took today.
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14 March 2024, 05:59 AM | #11 |
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LOVE IT!!!
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14 March 2024, 08:44 AM | #12 |
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Great history with a great watch. Whats the best story you can share about the watch?
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14 March 2024, 08:53 AM | #13 |
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Great history and watch; welcome to the forum!
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15 March 2024, 02:27 AM | #14 | |
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Quote:
Recently I had a girl I didn't know ask me if that was "supposed to be a real Rolex?" I just chuckled and said it was over thirty years ago when I bought it. |
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15 March 2024, 08:22 AM | #15 |
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Welcome
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15 March 2024, 09:10 AM | #16 |
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Welcome! Awesome watch and history with it.
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