Debuted in 1945, the Rolex Datejust quickly became one of the most iconic watches of the era—and of all time. Often hailed as the best-selling watch in the brand's history, the Datejust has captivated audiences with its simplistic and elegant design, and of course, with its defining feature, the automatically changing date display at the 3 o'clock position. Throughout the years, Rolex consistently tweaked the Datejust and in 1977 introduced the reference number 16014. Also known as the "White Rolesor", the 16014 features a stainless steel case paired with a white gold fluted bezel—a combination that epitomizes the brands "Rolesor" design philosophy (two-tone). The 16014 was the first Datejust to feature the Rolex caliber 3035 movement, which introduced the Quickset Date function, allowing the wearer to adjust the date without affecting the time. This model also saw the introduction of a hacking feature, which pauses the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out for time adjustment. Photographed here, our 1985 Rolex Datejust, Ref. 16014, is in wonderful overall condition and features a beautiful, grey dial. Accompanied by its original box and papers, this timeless Datejust is a perfect way to begin, or continue, your Rolex journey.
