The Datejust is arguably as iconic a watch as the Submariner. As recognisably “Rolex” as any watch that has come out of that great stable.

I’ve owned a couple before but foolishly let them go. I’ve been biding my time,though, and when I was offered this beautiful bronze-dialed 16030 from 1983 I simply couldn’t say no. It comes with box, punched papers and even the original sales receipt; aside from that, it’s simply… beautiful.