The 1986 Rolex Datejust Reference 16013 represents one of the quintessential configurations of the classic 36mm Datejust, combining stainless steel with an 18K yellow-gold fluted bezel for the signature two-tone appearance. Produced from 1977 through 1988, the 16013 belongs to Rolex’s 16xxx generation and retains the traditional proportions and vintage character that have made this era of Datejust particularly collectible. The reference was fitted with an acrylic crystal and powered by Rolex’s Caliber 3035 automatic movement, which introduced the highly convenient quick-set date function to the Datejust family.

What makes this particular 1986 example especially noteworthy is its Tiffany & Co. stamped dial. Rolex watches retailed through Tiffany & Co. are among the most recognizable and desirable examples of retailer-signed Rolex watches, distinguished by the additional Tiffany signature appearing on the dial beneath the Rolex name. A 1986 Reference 16013 retailed by Tiffany & Co. is documented by Sotheby’s, confirming the combination of the two-tone stainless-steel and yellow-gold case, Caliber 3035, Jubilee bracelet, and a dial signed by both Rolex and Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany signature adds an important layer of provenance and luxury retail history, transforming an already iconic Datejust configuration into a particularly interesting collector’s piece.

The overall design captures the character of Rolex during the mid-1980s: a 36mm Oyster case, yellow-gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, Cyclops date magnifier, and two-tone Jubilee bracelet create an unmistakably vintage Datejust presence. The Caliber 3035 operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers the quick-set date, giving the watch a practical advantage over earlier Datejust generations while retaining the warmth and charm of a plexiglass-era Rolex. For collectors, the combination of an approximately 1986 production date, classic two-tone 16013 configuration, and authentic Tiffany & Co. stamped dial makes this an especially compelling example of the Datejust—where Rolex’s enduring design meets the history and prestige of one of America’s most iconic luxury retailers.