Rolex Datejust – 1978, first sold on November 29, 1980, in the U.S.

Rolex Datejust Reference Number 16014.
The serial number dates this watch to 1978.
According to the Rolex warranty certificate, the first sale took place on November 29, 1980, in the USA.

The watch underwent an internal service in August 2026, which was performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards.

The glass has been replaced (replacement plastic glass).
The dial and hands have been replaced with original parts.

The strap has a little play, which is normal for a watch of this age, however, and is still in good to very good condition.

The watch has passed 4 water resistance tests with flying colors.
0.7 bar
1.0 bar
3.0 bar
10.0 bar

Accuracy: +2 seconds at an amplitude of 284 (may vary slightly depending on position)

All in all, the watch is in very good, authentic condition—the kind that is rarely found these days.

Included:

– Rolex Datejust 16014 as pictured
– Rolex box with outer carton as pictured
– Rolex warranty certificate as pictured
– Rolex case for warranty certificate as pictured
– Printout of water resistance test (as pictured)
– The Watch Register certificate