Rolex Datejust Tiger's Eye

Why We Love It Precious metal Datejusts with factory stone dials are truly special pieces. Built in very small numbers so as not to compete with its "Big Brother" Day-Date, solid gold Datejusts have been around since they were introduced in 1945, but are very scarce on the market today. Add in a factory stone dial - which by its very nature is entirely unique - and you can see where our excitement comes from! This particular piece, a Reference 16018, dates to circa 1980 and features an outstanding and unblemished Tiger's Eye dial - a richly layered dial with orange and brown hues that jumps off the wrist with every glance. Nothing short of breathtaking. Featuring a strong case with deep hallmarks, a fluted bezel, magnified sapphire crystal, quickset movement, hidden-clasp President bracelet and a serialized hangtag and blank punched papers, this is a rare timepiece in every sense of the word - and one we aren't likely to duplicate anytime soon. An 'elevated' Rolex for the truly inspired enthusiast! The Datejust Story We've said it over and over again - the Datejust may just be the perfect watch. Coupling perfect proportions, simple dial layouts, and robust movements, Rolex's most prolific model is an icon of timekeeping that has been in continuous production for decades. Moreover, the Datejust is all the watch that just about any of us really need.  The beauty of the Datejust is that it is the ultimate do-anything, go-anywhere watch. Equal parts sporty and dressy, the Datejust wears just as well with jeans as it does with a suit, and thanks to the signature Oyster case and tough-as-nails movement, it’s ready for anything that you can throw at it. In production continuously since 1945, the original Datejust was the world's first wristwatch to incorporate a date disc and aperture at the 3:00 position. Since then, date windows at 3:00 have become commonplace, and the Rolex cyclops magnifier bubble has become a hallmark of the brand. Datejusts have proudly been worn by presidents, athletes and movie stars (and probably your grandfather), in a testament to how timeless and versatile the watch truly is. While recent horological trends have favored larger sporty wristwatches, the age of the giant watch is drawing to a close, making more reasonably sized watches like the original Datejust, a pleasantly stylish option that fits the bill in every setting. There's a magic to the Datejust's simple design, a timelessness that proves that true style never dies.