Since then, date windows at 3:00 have become commonplace, and the Rolex cyclops magnifier bubble has become a hallmark of the brand.
In production continuously since 1945, the original Datejust was the world's first wristwatch to incorporate a date disc and aperture at the 3:00 position.
The beauty of the Datejust is that it is the ultimate do-anything, go-anywhere watch. Equal parts sporty and dressy, the Datejust wears just as well with jeans as it does with a suit, and thanks to the signature Oyster case and tough-as-nails movement, it’s ready for anything that you can throw at it. We've said it over and over again - the Datejust may just be the perfect watch.Ĭoupling perfect proportions, simple dial layouts, and robust movements, Rolex's most prolific model is an icon of timekeeping that has been in continuous production for decades. Moreover, the Datejust is all the watch that just about any of us really need. With so many once-great vintage Rolexes being chopped up by the aftermarket customizers and fitted with gaudy gem settings, its a breath of fresh air to find such a pristine untouched factory example!įor those collectors looking to elevate their dress watch, or seek a slightly more exotic fair - look no further. This particular example, a Reference 16233, dates to circa 1989 and features a two-tone 18K and stainless steel Oyster case with matching solid link Jubilee bracelet, a stunning and flawless cream Tritium dial with applied yellow gold Roman indices, a matching handset, and an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.įurthermore, this watch remains in absolutely fantastic condition all around and retains it factory caseback sticker! They retain the classic 36mm case proportion of their predecessors and have similar variation for dial, bezel, and bracelet configurations. These models showed up in the late 70s and offer the added functionality of a higher-beat movement for accuracy and a Quickset date mechanism. Experience the difference in elegance and craftsmanship that comes with the Rolex Datejust 16234 and discover true versatility and class on your wrist.So-called “five digit” Datejusts (reference variants with five digit internal coding) evolved from the original Oyster Perpetual Datejust line and are a quintessential staple of the Neo-Vintage era. They indeed are a timeless wristwatch made with the most masterful artisan craftsmanship you can find in a timepiece of the highest heirloom-quality. Packed within this elegant timepiece is the revolutionary Quickset date feature that puts the Datejust models on the map when they were released.įrom Winston Churchill to FDR to James Bond, Rolex watches of every make and model have become a symbol of elegance, class, and precision design for the world’s most influential and innovative people. It is also COSC Chronometer certified that these true artisans’ handcraft along with the Rolex-manufactured Breguet hairspring. This vintage Rolex features the dependable and always accurate Caliber 3135 Perpetual self-winding movement that Rolex is famous for. Yet the great variety of sunburst or texture dials quietly whispers as this watch is the answer to any occasion that may come your way.Įven though many consider the 36mm width nominal compared to current men’s watch styles, the Rolex Datejust 16234 looks more like a 40mm watch when worn on your wrist. This model features a 100m water-resistant stainless-steel case (36mm) and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet that screams dress watch at the top of its lungs. Introduced in 1988, the Rolex Datejust 16234 is the statesman of stainless-steel dress watches and is the people’s choice to provide the ultimate time-keeping tool with the trusted classic style due to its fluted 18k white gold bezel.
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