Watch in the Box Episode 3 | Bob's Watches

Each month, Bob’s Watches receives hundreds of used luxury watches. We never know exactly what will be in the box, which makes opening each package a thrill in itself. With our Watch in the Box video series, we take you along with us as we open a brand new box. Today’s Watch in the Box comes to us from Florham Park, New Jersey and packs a surprise with two excellent examples of the steel and white gold Rolex Datejust. The watches are presented in a genuine Rolex box and come with papers for an older Ref 16014 and the modern Ref 116234. Both of these watches feature a stainless steel case and bracelet and a white gold fluted bezel. The main difference between the two is the movement inside the case and the use of materials, such as the luminous plots and protective crystal over the dial. The 16014 is a product of the 1980s and features an older-style case with holes present and a Jubilee bracelet with hollow five-piece links. A Caliber 3035 movement powers the Datejust 16014 and offers a Quickset function for the date mechanism and self-winding. This example is in overall good shape for its age with a desirable patina on the dial. The luminous plots in the hands and above each hour marker have faded over time to a warm hue, which is a widely sought-after characteristic among vintage Rolex collectors. The ref. 16014 also features an acrylic crystal over the dial and appears smaller on the wrist than the ref. 116234, despite offering the same 36mm case diameter. It’s clea