Rolex - Datejust – "Havana Ghost" – 16013 – 1983

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Location: United States

Year: 1983

Reference number: 16013

Accessories: Travel Pouch and Rolex Service Card

Condition: Very Good

Material: Two-tone

Color Dial: Champagne

The Rolex Datejust reference 16013 represents the quintessential expression of the collection's enduring design language during the brand's prosperous 1980s era. Introduced as part of the five-digit generation that succeeded the earlier four-digit references, the 16013 offered collectors the warm contrast of two-tone construction—stainless steel paired with 18k yellow gold—in the classic 36mm case diameter that Rolex perfected over decades. This 1983 example wears the champagne dial, a configuration that highlights the gold elements beautifully and maintains exceptional legibility while projecting understated elegance. The two-tone Datejust became an icon of refined success during this period, and the 16013 remains one of its most sought-after configurations.

The watch houses the Rolex caliber 3035, a high-beat automatic movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 42-hour power reserve. This generation introduced the quickset date function, allowing independent adjustment of the date complication via the crown's intermediate position—a meaningful advancement in everyday usability. The movement's construction includes 27 jewels and Rolex's proprietary free-sprung Breguet overcoil hairspring for enhanced chronometric stability. Protected beneath a sapphire crystal with cyclops magnification and secured within a case rated to 100 meters of water resistance, the 3035 delivers the robust reliability expected from Rolex's manufacture calibers of this era.

At 36mm, the Datejust occupies that ideal middle ground between dress watch refinement and contemporary presence, sitting comfortably under a cuff while maintaining visual authority on the wrist. The two-tone Jubilee bracelet—with its five-piece link construction—drapes with exceptional fluidity and represents one of Rolex's most iconic bracelet designs. This very good condition example arrives with a Rolex service card documenting professional maintenance, providing confidence in the movement's current performance and future longevity. The reference 16013 delivers authentic Rolex craftsmanship and proven two-tone versatility in a package that transitions seamlessly from boardroom to weekend wear.