Pre-Owned Rolex Datejust 40921742/AS06451

WHY WE LOVE IT

So-called “five digit” Datejusts (reference variants with five digits) evolved from the original Oyster Perpetual Datejust line and are a quintessential staple of the Neo-Vintage era.

These models showed up in the late 70s and offer the added functionality of a higher-beat movement for accuracy and a quick-set date mechanism. They retain the classic 36mm case proportion of their predecessors and have similar variation for dial, bezel, and bracelet configurations. Luminous models also retain Tritium material, offering tremendous opportunities for unique characteristics of patina.

This particular example, a Reference 16000, dates to circa 1980 and features an excellent, likely-unpolished stainless steel Oyster case with holey lugs, a signed crown, a not often seen glossy black Tritium dial with applied baton indices and a matching handset, a smooth polished steel bezel, and a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet with a signed blade clasp.

These timepieces are incredibly versatile for everyday use, and can easily be dressed-up for formal occasions or dressed-down and worn as a sporty everyday companion.

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in excellent, strong condition overall showing normal signs of wear consistent with age and use with no signs of polishing. Matte black Tritium dial with applied 'baton' indices is in equally excellent condition showing even patination to luminous elements with matching handset. Signed crown.