1987 Rolex Watches
Serials beginning with “R” (R 0xxxxx–R 8xxxxx) mark Rolex’s 1987 production run—the year of the short-lived 904L-steel Submariner 168000 and late-run tritium gloss dials. Show moreWhy 1987 Models Stand Out
- Transitional Sub 168000 — Only ’87 saw 904L steel before 16610 debuted.
- R-Serial Clarity — Easy birth-year hunting: every R-prefix equals 1987.
- Patina Potential — Cream Explorer II dials and spider-gloss Sub dials highly collectible.
- Neo-Vintage Specs — Sapphire crystals plus tritium lume for warm aging.
- Market Growth — 168000 index up 7 % YoY; Explorer II cream up 9 %.
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Ref. 68274
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Salmon Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel
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Ref. 16013
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
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Ref. 16013
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
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Ref. 16253
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 16253 Steel/18k Gold 36mm Champagne Dial Circa 1987
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Ref. 16014
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1987
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Ref. 16014
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index RT Dial, Circa - 1987
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Ref. 16014
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Linen Dial, Circa 1987
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Ref. 16014
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Stick Dial, Circa 1987
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Ref. 16233
Rolex Datejust 36mm 16233 Two Tone Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee Circa - 1987
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Ref. 16013
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Black lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
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Ref. 16013
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
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Ref. 16018
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Jubilee Mens 36mm Watch 16018
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Ref. 16803
Rolex Submariner 40mm 2tone Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Watch 16803 Circa 1987
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Rolex 1987 Price
The cost of a Rolex produced in 1987 in our store ranges from $6.600 to $8,850 depending on the condition of the timepiece.FAQ
What Rolex was released in 1987?
Rolex’s standout 1987 launch was the Submariner Date ref. 168000—a nine-month “transitional” model that debuted 904L steel before the later 16610.< Discover Rolex from 1986 > Discover Rolex from 1988