Rolex Datejust 16233, White Roman Dial

$11,570.00 USD

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Gold-coloured Roman numerals stand against the white dial of this two-tone Rolex Datejust 16233.

The Piece

This watch dates to 1990 and gives a masked L-series serial, with calibre 3135, stop-seconds and quick-set date functions. Its flat-position test recorded+7 seconds, not a newly measured daily rate. Overhaul, refinishing and replacement of the case back and crown seals are also described without establishing current water resistance. Rolex introduced the Datejust in 1945 as a self-winding wrist chronometer with a date window; that narrower model-history claim replaces an overbroad first-date-window assertion.

Details

Maker/reference: Rolex Datejust 16233
Date attribution:; Date: Date: 1990; L-series serial masked
Movement: Automatic calibre 3135 with stop-seconds and quick-set date
Materials: Yellow gold/stainless steel; sapphire crystal
Case diameter: 36 mm (1.42 in)
Lug width: 20 mm (0.79 in)
Fit: 19.5 cm (7.68 in)
Service record: Overhaul/refinishing, case back/crown seals replaced; past flat-test+7 seconds
Included: Maker case/box; no complete paper set recorded

Condition

The dial and sapphire were as clean after servicing, not guaranteed free of all present wear. The 36 mm diameter and 19.5 cm bracelet fit require fresh checking. A maker box is recorded, without a verified complete original paper set. See Japanese condition ranks.

Authenticity & Care

Keep dry pending a qualified watchmaker’s assessment of the case, seals and mechanism. Do not open the back or polish the case at home. Ask for current winding, time-setting and fastening checks before regular wear; servicing is not a fresh performance test. Store the watch separately with its strap or bracelet supported, so the case edges and clasp cannot strike another object. Match reference and serial records to the actual watch rather than relying on a box or an old service statement. No present water-resistance or continuing maker cover is established.