Vintage Rolex Datejust 36 ref 16013 (1981) is one of the classic vintage references that helped define Rolex’s two-tone aesthetic through the 1980s. It pairs a stainless steel 36mm Oyster case with a yellow gold fluted bezel and the signature two-tone Jubilee bracelet, a combination that has long been associated with the DJ. This example features a silver dial adorned with gold stick hour markers, each topped with small Tritium plots that have aged into a warm golden patina over the years. The dial sits beneath an acrylic crystal, a detail that gives vintage Datejust models their slightly softer, nostalgic look compared to modern sapphire versions. Inside the case is Rolex’s caliber 3035 automatic movement, an important step forward for the collection thanks to its higher beat rate and the addition of the Quickset date function. Shop Rolex Datejust 36 Collection