{"product_id":"unpolished-1979-rolex-datejust-18k-yg-ref-16018-white-buckley-dial","title":"*Unpolished* 1979 Rolex Datejust 18K YG (Ref. 16018) White \"Buckley\" Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is a Buckley dial? These excellent Roman numeral marker dials differentiate themselves as true collector items with painted numerals as opposed to the more commonly seen applied marker, along with matching black hands. The Buckley dials were made famous after a Rolex collector coined the term several years back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and beloved models made by Rolex. Launched in 1945, it remains a timeless classic and is instantly recognizable as an item of superior quality and functional design. The Datejust can be worn just as easily with a suit as it can be in jeans and a t-shirt. The Datejust would make a great start for a new vintage collector and is always a great addition to an expanding collection. The Rolex Datejust ref. 16018 is a transitional reference as it retains tritium lume but features a sapphire crystal and the Rolex cal. 3035 “quick-set date” movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/c59dc2841bb87637a17d6d631ee43571_1024x1024.jpg?v=1491328086\" alt=\"Vintage Rolex Ad\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eRLXDJ16018-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDatejust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61XXXXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue \"Tropical\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRolex 18K YG Jubilee Bracelet W\/ Solid End Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wonderfully crisp and well-preserved 18K yellow gold case is believed to remain in unpolished condition and features a charming, yet subtle oxidation throughout, while exhibiting only light signs of previous use. The 18K yellow gold fluted bezel is also unpolished with sharp edges and nominal wear present. The unpolished case back features French import hallmarks. The original 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with solid ends retains 21 links that show some stretch and will fit up to a 7-inch wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original white \"Buckley dial\" is exceptionally well-preserved, exhibiting no damage or notable age. The tritium lume plots have taken on a handsome creamy patina, and all remain intact; however, some of the lume plots exhibit minor degradation under UV light inspection. The original black \"Buckley\" hands have aged to a more golden coloration and accent the dial nicely, and show no lume loss or degradation when inspected under UV light. The gold date wheel is era correct with \"open\" 6 and 9 numerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone. The watch is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45685855879277,"sku":"RLXDJ16018-3","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/20082026_OYSTERGOLD_01copy.jpg?v=1787361636","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/unpolished-1979-rolex-datejust-18k-yg-ref-16018-white-buckley-dial","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}