Curious about this Datejust 16030

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Hi Everyone,

I've become semi-competent looking at vintage Seamasters thanks in large part to this forum but now I am looking at a Rolex Datejust, something I have very little awareness of. I saw this piece that really caught my eye, I love the jubilee bracelet, dial color and bezel. Nothing here screams terrible from what I know but I could be way off, so wanted to run it past here and maybe learn a bit too. According to the listing:

-$3,000 + PayPal fees
-Rolex Datejust Ref. 16030 from 1981 with a 7,26X,XXX serial
-Silver sunburst dial, fully intact tritium lume plots. The 36mm case with a sharp engine turned bezel and lugs. The date wheel also has open 6's and 9's.
-Regarding service history, it was completely overhauled and regulated last November due to the need of a new mainspring.
-The watch comes with a 62510H Jubilee bracelet and 555 end links, it has some reasonable stretch. Bracelet is currently sized for 6.5" - 7" inch wrist, 3 links have been removed and will be included.
-No box or papers.

Really appreciate any thoughts!
 
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I see nothing wrong with that so far. It does look like he pushed the links together to minimize the gaps between the links- I would ask for him to pull the ends of the bracelet away from each other to really see how much stretch it has. I would also ask for pics of ref & serial between the lugs (should have drilled lugs so easy to do), a shot of the clasp stampings (date code) and proof of service (without a watchmakers invoice- the “serviced” claim is worthless). Would also want to see pics of the sides of the case, and details of the chamfers too. Of course a movement shot just to confirm it is correct assuming they are watch savvy and have the correct tools to remove the back.

Price seems fine for what it appears to be- even with a bracelet overhaul at Rolliworks, you would still be under $3.5 for a nice “serviced” DJ....but gotta see that paperwork or it didn’t happen.
 
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Assuming it's not a scam, buy it. That's a good price for that package these days.
 
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Appreciate the input. I've requested those items and will let y'all know how it goes!
 
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I thought it had already sold. I see it for sale at $3350 which is still a pretty reasonable deal