Quick Comparison Guide: Two Tone Rolex Datejust 1600, 1601, 1625, 16003, 16013, 16253

Since the two tone Datejust is one of the longest running Rolex watches still in production today, there’s unsurprisingly a huge assortment of models to choose from. To help you navigate the vast choices, read our comprehensive comparison guide about the differences between the two tone Datejust 1600, 1601, 1625, 16003, 16013, and 16253.

Rolex Datejust 1600 vs. Rolex Datejust 16003

Model	Rolex Datejust 1600	Rolex Datejust 16003
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Early 1960s – Late 1970s/Early 1980s	Late 1970s – Late 1980s
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	A Little Lighter/About The Same	A Little Heavier/About The Same
Crystal Type	Acrylic (Plastic)	Acrylic (Plastic)
Movement	Caliber 1560/1570; Non-Quickset	Caliber 3035; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium	Tritium
Bezel	Smooth (Domed); Yellow Gold	Smooth (Domed); Yellow Gold
Case Details	Lug Holes	Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Flip
Links	Hollow; Rivet/Folded/Oval/D-Link	Hollow; Oval/D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	End Pieces

Rolex Datejust 1601 vs. Rolex Datejust 16013

Model	Rolex Datejust 1601	Rolex Datejust 16013
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Early 1960s – Late 1970s/Early 1980s	Late 1970s – Late 1980s
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	A Little Lighter/About The Same	A Little Heavier/About The Same
Crystal Type	Acrylic (Plastic)	Acrylic (Plastic)
Movement	Caliber 1560/1570; Non-Quickset	Caliber 3035; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium	Tritium
Bezel	Fluted; Yellow Gold	Fluted; Yellow Gold
Case Details	Lug Holes	Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Flip
Links	Hollow; Rivet/Folded/Oval/D-Link	Hollow; Oval/D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	End Pieces

Rolex Datejust 1625 vs. Rolex Datejust 16253

Model	Rolex Datejust 1625	Rolex Datejust 16253
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Early 1960s – Late 1970s/Early 1980s	Late 1970s – Late 1980s
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	A Little Lighter/About The Same	A Little Heavier/About The Same
Crystal Type	Acrylic (Plastic)	Acrylic (Plastic)
Movement	Caliber 1560/1570; Non-Quickset	Caliber 3035; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium	Tritium
Bezel	Engine Turned; Yellow Gold; Rotating “Turn-O-Graph” Bezel	Engine Turned; Yellow Gold; Rotating “Turn-O-Graph” Bezel
Case Details	Lug Holes	Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	J Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Flip
Links	Hollow; Rivet/Folded/Oval/D-Link	Hollow; Oval/D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	End Pieces