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Datejust

Rolex Datejust 5030

Datejust (Ovettone)

Yellow gold
Automatic
1945 to 1950
Men's

The Rolex Datejust, reference 5030. Produced 1945 to 1950. Below are the full specifications, plus what each part of the reference number means. If you own this reference and want to know what it is worth today, we buy it outright and appraisals are complimentary.

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Full specifications

Case

Case material	Yellow gold
Crystal	Acrylic

Bezel

Bezel type	Fluted
Bezel material	18k yellow gold

Movement

Movement	Automatic
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Reference

Wears as	Men's
Produced	1945 to 1950

How the 5030 compares

Side by side with the other Rolex Datejust references we document. Only the specs that actually differ are listed.

5030 vs 116188

Spec	5030	116188
Produced	1945 to 1950	2006 to 2016

5030 vs 116189

Spec	5030	116189
Produced	1945 to 1950	2006 to 2016

5030 vs 116300/116334 Wimbledon

Spec	5030	116300/116334 Wimbledon
Produced	1945 to 1950	2009 to 2016

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116188

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116189

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116300/116334 Wimbledon

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116300SARO

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Common questions about the Rolex Datejust 5030

What movement is in the 5030?

Automatic.

When was the Rolex Datejust 5030 made?

Rolex produced this reference from 1945 to 1950. Production years matter when you are valuing one, because dial, bezel and bracelet details often changed inside a single reference run.

Does the 5030 have a nickname?

Datejust (Ovettone). Collector nicknames are not official Rolex names, but they are what people actually search for and what they are called across a showroom.

Does San Diego Jewelry Buyers buy the Rolex Datejust 5030?

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.

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