{"product_id":"vintage-1978-rolex-datejust-16000-mens-steel-14k-gold-watch-converted-from-steel","title":"Vintage 1978 Rolex Datejust 16000 Mens Steel 14k Gold Watch Converted from Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eCase: Steel \u0026amp; 14k, 36x44mm, very light initials and SS number on caseback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrystal: Heavy crazing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDial: Likely added when watch was converted to 2 tone, sigma dial, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMovement: Rolex 3035\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is kind of an odd one, it is a ref.16000 which should be a steel case with smooth steel bezel.  It has been converted into a two tone watch with a 14k gold fluted bezel.  The 78360 bracelet has also been converted to contain 14k gold center links instead of the original steel ones.  I have heard stories about this being in the past and this is the first I have seen.  The 3035 movement is running well although the service history is unkown.  The oyster bracelet will fit up to a 7 1\/2\" inch wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is thoroughly examined and refinished as needed by our professional jewelers, graded by our in-house GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Graduate Gemologist, and inspected for quality before being carefully packaged and promptly shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: L1311\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50560229310701,"sku":"L1311","price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0111\/5629\/files\/61e50006-933a-5e48-8599-aaf46511235c_26edca59-410c-4dbc-a232-f5631b2cd1ec.jpg?v=1787932305","url":"https:\/\/jewelryauthority.com\/products\/vintage-1978-rolex-datejust-16000-mens-steel-14k-gold-watch-converted-from-steel","provider":"Jewelryauthority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}