Rolex Datejust 36 16233 - Black Dial Two-Tone Jubilee - Cert - 1999

The Rolex Datejust 36 reference 16233 is a quintessential expression of the model in two-tone steel and 18k yellow gold, here paired with a glossy black dial and the classic Jubilee bracelet. Few references capture the dressy versatility of the Datejust as completely as this Rolesor configuration.

Details:

• Reference: 16233
• Year: 1999
• Case Size: 36mm, stainless steel with 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: Fluted 18k yellow gold
• Dial: Glossy black with applied yellow gold baton hour markers and yellow gold hands
• Movement: Rolex automatic Caliber 3135, approximately 48-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Jubilee, two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow gold with folding clasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Watch
• Original certificate

Condition:

• Very good overall condition consistent with careful wear
• Case retains crisp lines with polished sides and brushed lug tops
• Fluted yellow gold bezel clean with sharp edges
• Black dial, hands and applied markers in excellent condition with no visible blemishes
• Small chip on the sapphire crystal edge, otherwise clear with intact Cyclops
• Two-tone Jubilee bracelet shows only light surface marks consistent with age
• Running accurately, all functions including the quickset date operating correctly

The 16233 marked an important step in the Datejust lineage, introducing the sapphire crystal and the upgraded Caliber 3135 - a movement still in service across the modern Rolex range and widely considered one of the finest automatic calibres ever produced.