Rolex Datejust 16030 "Saudi Border Forces" Crest Dial dior and why we love them

and why we love them so much

What really makes the watch stand out is the rare polished steel bezel insert that was used in the last year of the 79190’s two-year production run

and the second featured a black dial with a silver bezel

The term “gilt dial” refers to the gold-toned text that appears on the surface—created by exposing the brass dial plate beneath a glossy black lacquer finish

Rolex Datejust 16030 "Saudi Border Forces" Crest Dial dior and why we love themEven for those who joined the vintage world a little later, it quickly becomes clear that the Rolex Datejust is one of those watches that continues to win you over time and time again. It has certainly done so for us, and we always find ourselves searching for slightly more unusual, more characterful examples. This reference 16030 is exactly that. At first glance, it may seem familiarbut a closer look reveals something rather special. The dial