Price Guide: $8,000 - $13,000 AUD



Rolex Datejust 36 Ref. 16018 - 18K Yellow Gold, Factory Diamond Dial, 36mm, Circa 1983



Overview

The reference 16018 is the full 18K yellow gold iteration of the Rolex Datejust 36 and remains one of the most sought-after configurations in the Datejust family. This circa 1983 example carries a factory champagne dial set with 10 round brilliant diamond hour markers in gold prong settings, delivering a warm and sophisticated character that is instantly recognisable to collectors. The 18K fluted yellow gold bezel retains excellent definition, and the solid gold Oyster case presents with honest vintage character consistent with its 40-plus years of history.



Watch Specification

Brand: Rolex

Reference: 16018

Model: Datejust 36

Movement: Automatic, Cal. 3035, self-winding

Case: 18K yellow gold, 36mm, Oyster construction

Bezel: 18K yellow gold fluted bezel

Dial: Champagne sunburst with factory-set round brilliant diamond hour markers, date window at 3 o'clock with cyclops magnification lens

Bracelet/Strap: Aftermarket leather strap with Rolex-signed gold-tone tang buckle

Crystal: Sapphire with cyclops magnifier

Water Resistance: 100m (Oyster case)

Year: Circa 1983

Serial: Not visible from available images



Condition

The watch presents in good vintage condition for its age. The 18K yellow gold case and fluted bezel retain solid definition consistent with a well-preserved example. The champagne diamond dial reads cleanly with all 10 factory diamond hour markers confirmed present and secure in photos. Vendor advises there is a small mark on the dial near the 11 o'clock position. The gold-signed Rolex tang buckle is in good order. The leather strap shows age-related wear and a buyer will likely wish to source a replacement; a period-correct leather strap or genuine Rolex replacement would complement the watch perfectly.



Includes

No original box or papers. Rolex-signed gold-tone tang buckle present.

11519+7

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