Rolex Datejust 16233

Watch Ref.: 36mm Rolex Half-Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233

WD Stock Number: FP9897

Dial Type / Colour: Champagne 10-PT Diamond Dial

Series / Year: W Series / April 1997

Condition: Well Used

Warranty: In-House 1 Year Movement Warranty

(Full WDRC Service Completed in June 2025)

Stock Location: Far East Plaza 03-111

Remarks: Full Set with Outer Box, Green Box, Booklets, Warranty Cert, Red Tag and Green Serial Tag󠀠󠀠󠀠

There are few references in the Rolex catalog as timeless and versatile as the Datejust 16233. Introduced in the late 1980s and produced through the early 2000s, this two-tone 36mm icon embodies everything that has made the Datejust a cornerstone of horology: classic proportions, robust reliability, and a dash of understated luxury. What we have here, however, elevates the conversation—it’s not just a 16233, but a remarkably preserved, full-set example dating to 11 April 1997, complete with its original Japanese papers, inner and outer boxes, booklets & Rolex hang tags. 

At the heart of this piece is a warm champagne dial set with factory diamond indices—each one framed in solid gold settings and catching the light with just the right amount of brilliance. Paired with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and a tight, original Jubilee bracelet, the aesthetic is unmistakably Rolex: confident, elegant, and enduring. The dial remains untouched, with crisp text and perfect alignment—a detail collectors will certainly appreciate.

Powering this reference is Rolex’s workhorse caliber 3135, a 48 hour power reserve movement that helped define the modern era of Rolex reliability. With quickset functionality and COSC certification, it's more than capable of keeping up with daily wear, even as it continues to grow in vintage appeal. But make no mistake—this is not a watch you find every day.

Whether you're looking for a meaningful birth year piece, a historically important Rolex to add to your collection, or simply a Datejust that ticks every box: condition, provenance & collectibility—this 16233 stands out. It’s a reminder that vintage Rolex collecting isn’t just about patina and rarity. Sometimes, it's about finding that perfect, untouched example that brings it all together.