Rolex 16014 with linnen Dial

Rolex Datejust Ref. 16014 Linen Dial – c. 1978

Serial: 55475XX | Original Tight Jubilee Bracelet

Why It Matters

The Rolex Datejust is a pillar of 20th-century watch design, but within its long production history, there are subtle configurations that stand above the rest — and this is one of them.

This Rolex Ref. 16014, produced around 1978, features a rare and highly coveted linen-textured dial—a finish that adds remarkable visual depth and a refined, tactile quality. Unlike the more common sunburst or matte dials, the linen dial plays with light in a subdued, almost fabric-like way that’s uniquely understated yet undeniably elegant.

Housed in a 36mm stainless steel Oyster case with a white gold fluted bezel, this example retains its original Jubilee bracelet, which remains in notably tight condition—a clear sign of careful wear and well-preserved originality. The serial number 55475XX places it toward the tail end of the 1970s, right in the sweet spot for vintage four-digit Datejusts.

Key Details

• Model: Rolex Datejust Ref. 16014

• Year: Circa 1978

• Serial: 55475XX

• Case: 36mm stainless steel Oyster case with 18k white gold fluted bezel

• Dial: Rare silver linen-textured dial, tritium lume plots and matching handset

• Movement: Automatic Rolex Caliber 3035, hacking seconds

• Bracelet: Original Rolex Jubilee bracelet (62510H) with 555 end links – tight, minimal stretch

• Crystal: Acrylic cyclops crystal

• Crown: Signed Rolex Twinlock crown

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with strong case lines and a crisp dial

The 16014 Datejust with linen dial is a study in subtle luxury—one that rewards repeated viewing and stands apart from more typical configurations. With its sharp case, clean dial, and original bracelet, this is the kind of piece that’s quietly confident on the wrist and increasingly sought-after among collectors.