Datejust 36 16233 - Ivory Pyramid Dial - Papers Only - 1991

Rolex Datejust 36 16233 - Ivory Pyramid Dial - Papers Only (1991)

The Datejust 36 reference 16233 is the quintessential two-tone Rolex of the late 1980s and 1990s, pairing a stainless steel Oyster case with an 18k yellow gold fluted bezel and matching Jubilee bracelet. This 1991 example wears the sought-after "Pyramid" dial - an ivory lacquer base with a three-dimensional hobnail texture and applied gold Roman numerals - one of the more characterful factory dials offered on the reference.

Details:

• Reference: 16233
• Year: 1991
• Case Size: 36mm, Stainless Steel with 18k Yellow Gold
• Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold, fluted
• Dial: Ivory "Pyramid" (3D hobnail texture) with applied gold Roman numerals and gold dauphine-style hands
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135, automatic, 48-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph, COSC chronometer with quickset date
• Bracelet: Jubilee, Stainless Steel with 18k Yellow Gold center links and folding Oysterclasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Original Rolex Chronometer guarantee/certificate dated 1991 (La Suisse Watch Co Ltd)
• Watch only - no original outer box

Condition:

• Good overall condition with honest signs of use
• Case retains crisp lugs with light wear on the polished surfaces consistent with age
• Fluted gold bezel clean and well-defined
• Ivory Pyramid dial well-preserved, gold Roman numerals and hands bright with no visible patina
• Sapphire crystal clear with no significant marks, cyclops intact over the date
• Jubilee bracelet shows expected stretch from regular vintage wear, clasp engaging firmly
• Running and functioning correctly, including quickset date

The Pyramid dial is one of the most distinctive factory configurations of the 16233 and was only produced for a limited window, giving this otherwise classic Datejust a quietly collectable edge over the more common champagne and silver variants.