Replica Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm Champagne Dial

A 1980s-style two-tone Datejust

The 16013 is the two-tone Datejust reference of the 1980s, and this replica keeps that look: a champagne sunburst dial, thin gold-tone batons and a fluted bezel in yellow gold plating. The case and bracelet are a little slimmer in style than our modern two-tone 36 mm models, such as the 126233. For a steel watch from the same era, compare the steel 16220 with the engine-turned bezel; for a modern 41 mm in plain steel, the 126334-0014 with the dark grey dial.

16013 specifications

• Reference: 16013
• Case: 36 mm, 904L steel
• Bezel: Fluted, yellow gold-plated
• Dial: Champagne sunburst
• Hour markers: Gold-tone batons
• Bracelet: Two-tone Jubilee, folding clasp
• Crystal: Sapphire, lens over the date

Where the gold is

Gold here is plating over steel, used on the bezel, the crown and the centre row of the bracelet. The case middle and the outer links stay steel. With only four studio photos for this listing, the QC photos and video you approve before shipping are the best way to check the tone of your own watch.

Size and movement

At 36 mm it suits wrists under about 16.5 cm and still works up to 18 cm; how a 36 mm Datejust compares with a 41 mm explains the choice. The Japanese automatic is Miyota-based with about 40 hours of reserve. The Swiss automatic is built to follow the 3235 type, beats at 28,800 vph and runs about 70 hours. It is rated to 30 m, so rain and washing up are fine. More vintage and modern references are under all Datejust models.

Which parts of the 16013 are gold-plated?

The fluted bezel, the crown and the centre links of the Jubilee. The case middle and the outer links are steel.