c1979 Serviced ROLEX Vintage DateJust 16030 36mm cal.3035 #1620
Condition Rank : Very Good
(Full serviced on September 4, 2026)
[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.
[Originality Verified] - Authentic Serviced
Main components are judged original and period-correct. Hands and bracelet are later genuine Rolex replacements.
[Features]
Rolex Datejust Ref.16030 / cal.3035 (hack) / 28,800 bph / 36mm / 20mm lug
Year: c.1979 / Serial No: 578xxxx
Non-waterproof.
[Collector’s Notes]
The Rolex Datejust 16030 succeeded the 1603, keeping its engine-turned bezel but adding the faster cal.3035 and quickset date.
The Luminova hands and Ref.62510H / End 555 Jubilee appear to be later Rolex service parts. The RS1 clasp code points to c.2010.
[Dial] : Very Good
It appears original. No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume.
[Hands] : Excellent
Later Rolex Luminova service hands, not generic.
[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.
[Case, crown and back of the case] : Good
The case appears unpolished. Crown screw-in is very good (approx. 1.5 turns). Serial is readable.
[Band] : Good
Rolex Jubilee Ref.62510H / End 555 / Code RS1. Fits up to approx.20cm. Little stretch; brushed and polished finishes remain clear.
[Action] : Very Good
Automatic winding, hand-winding, quickset date and time-setting work properly.
[Accuracy] : Very Good
About +2 to +6 sec/day. (Measured by Timegrapher)