Datejust 16233 - Blue Dial - Steel/Yellow Gold - Watch Only - 1996

Datejust 16233 - Blue Dial - Steel/Yellow Gold - Watch Only - 1996

A classic Rolex two-tone Datejust from the mid-1990s, presented on the iconic Jubilee bracelet with a rich blue sunburst dial and 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Powered by the Caliber 3135, this reference established the modern Datejust blueprint and remains one of the most versatile everyday Rolex sports-elegance watches ever made.

Details:

• Reference: 16233
• Year: ca. 1996
• Case Size: 36mm, stainless steel with 18k yellow gold bezel
• Bezel: Fluted 18k yellow gold
• Dial: Blue with applied baton hour markers and gold hands
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135, automatic, approximately 48-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Jubilee, stainless steel and 18k yellow gold with folding Rolex clasp
• Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops magnification over the date
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Watch only, no box or papers included

Condition:

• Watch only
• Very sharp case with normal signs of wear
• Jubilee bracelet
• Good overall condition with honest signs of use consistent with age
• Dial, hands and baton markers clean with no visible damage
• Crystal free of significant scratches
• Movement running, all functions operating

Introduced in 1988, the 16233 was the first Datejust to combine the sapphire crystal, Caliber 3135 movement and Rolesor two-tone construction that would define the model line for the next two decades.