Datejust 16233 - Blue Dial Two-Tone Jubilee - Papers - 1996

Rolex Datejust 16233 - Blue Dial - Papers (1996)

A classic two-tone Datejust from the tritium era, the reference 16233 pairs a sunburst blue dial with the warm contrast of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolesor construction. The 36mm case, fluted gold bezel, and Jubilee bracelet together form the archetypal formal Rolex silhouette.

Details:

• Reference: 16233
• Year: 1996
• Case Size: 36mm, Rolesor (stainless steel and 18k yellow gold)
• Bezel: Fluted 18k yellow gold
• Dial: Blue sunburst with gold applied baton indices, "T Swiss Made T" tritium designation
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135, automatic, 48-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Jubilee, stainless steel with 18k yellow gold centre links and folding Oysterclasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Original Rolex guarantee paper (Wah Hing Watch Co., Kowloon, official Rolex distributor)

Condition:

• Very good overall condition with honest signs of wear
• Case retains its shape with light surface marks consistent with age
• Blue dial clean with no visible damage; gold hour markers and hands intact
• Sapphire crystal free of significant scratches
• Bracelet showing light hairlines on the clasp cover

Introduced in 1988 and produced through the early 2000s, the reference 16233 was the Rolesor Datejust that carried the model line into the modern era with the Caliber 3135, sapphire crystal, and Triplock crown.