Datejust 36 16234 - Blue Dial - Watch Only (1995)

Rolex Datejust 36 16234 - Blue Dial - Watch Only (1995)

A classic mid-90s Datejust 36 in steel and 18k white gold, defined by its glossy blue dial, fluted white-gold bezel, and Jubilee bracelet. Powered by Rolex's celebrated Caliber 3135 with sapphire crystal and Cyclops date, it is the configuration that turned the 16234 into a long-running benchmark for dress-sport Rolex watches.

Details:

• Reference: 16234
• Year: ca 1995
• Case Size: 36mm, stainless steel with 18k white gold fluted bezel
• Bezel: Fluted, 18k white gold
• Dial: Glossy blue with applied stick markers and Cyclops date at 3 o'clock
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135, automatic, approximately 48-hour power reserve, COSC-certified chronometer
• Bracelet: Jubilee, stainless steel with folded links and stamped Rolex coronet fold-clasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops lens

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• Good overall condition with honest signs of use, consistent with a 1995 example
• Case retains its lines with light hairlines visible on the lugs and bezel under close inspection
• Blue dial clean and bright, applied markers and hands intact
• Bracelet shows expected light stretch and surface marks consistent with regular wear
• Sapphire crystal clean
• Running and keeping time, all functions including quickset date operating correctly

A long-running favourite among collectors, the 16234 combines the more refined white-gold fluted bezel with the more practical stainless steel case and Jubilee bracelet, a sweet spot in Datejust history that pairs dressy detailing with everyday durability.