Datejust 36mm
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Condition report.
Overall condition: Used. Condition is Very good (minor signs of wear) - The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches..
Detailed report
- Case
- Barely visible - a few barely visible scratches; no signs of polishing.
- Dial
- None - like new; no scratches or other signs of wear; unpolished.
- Bezel
- Noticeable - noticeable scratches from regular use; may have been professionally polished without affecting the contours or edges.
- Crystal
- None - like new; no scratches or other signs of wear; unpolished.
- Case back
- Barely visible - a few barely visible scratches; no signs of polishing.
The Rolex Datejust, reference 16233, is the quintessential two-tone Datejust of its generation, the watch that defined the classic Rolesor aesthetic throughout the late 1980s and 1990s and that continues to captivate collectors seeking an authentic piece of Rolex history at an accessible entry point. This certified pre-owned example from 1989 is offered in very good condition and comes with its original papers.
Crafted in yellow Rolesor, Rolex's signature combination of Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold, the 16233 presents the Datejust in a classic 36mm Oyster case with a fluted yellow gold bezel that catches the light with every movement of the wrist. A material pairing that Rolex mastered across decades and that remains as immediately recognisable today as it was when this example left Geneva over thirty-five years ago.
The silver sunray dial is beautifully warm and immediately legible, with applied stick hour markers and baton hands framing a date display at 3 o'clock magnified by Rolex's signature Cyclops lens. A dial configuration that has stood the test of time with absolute grace, and that now carries the additional appeal of a naturally aged original from the reference's first year of production.
Powering the watch is the Rolex Calibre 3135, a COSC-certified chronometer with quickset date function and approximately 48 hours of power reserve, one of the most proven and dependable in-house automatic movements Rolex has ever produced.
The watch is fitted with the five-piece link Jubilee bracelet in matching yellow Rolesor, offering outstanding comfort and the dressed-up elegance that has always made the Jubilee the definitive Datejust bracelet.
Available now at Minty Watches, this certified pre-owned luxury watch is a genuine collector's opportunity for enthusiasts of pre-owned luxury timepieces in Geneva seeking a fully documented first-year example of one of Rolex's most beloved references.
A pre-owned watch in Geneva that has been keeping perfect time since 1989, and shows no intention of stopping.
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