Quick Comparison Guide: Two Tone Rolex Datejust 16003, 16013, 16253, 16203, 16233 & 16263

Rolex has been producing two tone Datejust watches for seven decades. As a result, there are plenty of different models to choose from in the secondary market. In addition, if you have your heart set on a two tone Datejust, but are unsure on which one would be right for you, read our comprehensive comparison guide for two tone Rolex Datejust models. Here, we highlight the differences between the two tone Rolex Datejust 16003, 16013, 16253, 16203, 16233, and 16263.

Rolex Datejust 16003 vs. Rolex Datejust 16203

Model	Rolex Datejust 16003	Rolex Datejust 16203
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Late 1970s – Late 1980s	Late 1980s – Mid 2000s
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	Lighter	Heavier
Crystal Type	Acrylic (Plastic)	Sapphire
Movement	Caliber 3035; Quickset	Caliber 3135; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium	Tritium/Luminova/SuperLuminova
Bezel	Smooth (Domed); Yellow Gold	Smooth (Domed); Yellow Gold
Case Details	Lug Holes	Lug Holes/No Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Flip
Links	Hollow; Oval/D-Link	Hollow; D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	End Pieces

Rolex Datejust 16013 vs. Rolex Datejust 16233

Model	Rolex Datejust 16013	Rolex Datejust 16233
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Late 1970s – Late 1980s	Late 1980s – Mid 2000s
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	Lighter	Heavier
Crystal Type	Acrylic (Plastic)	Sapphire
Movement	Caliber 3035; Quickset	Caliber 3135; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium	Tritium/Luminova/SuperLuminova
Bezel	Fluted; Yellow Gold	Fluted; Yellow Gold
Case Details	Lug Holes	Lug Holes/No Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Flip
Links	Hollow; Oval/D-Link	Hollow; D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	End Pieces

Rolex Datejust 16253 vs. Rolex Datejust 16263

Model	Rolex Datejust 16253	Rolex Datejust 16263
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Late 1970s – Late 1980s	Late 1980s – Mid 2000s
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	Lighter	Heavier
Crystal Type	Acrylic (Plastic)	Sapphire
Movement	Caliber 3035; Quickset	Caliber 3135; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium	Tritium/Luminova/SuperLuminova
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/No Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Flip
Links	Hollow; Oval/D-Link	Hollow; D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	End Pieces

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