The Reference

Examined to the movement.

The Rolex Datejust 36 reference 116233 is the modern Yellow Rolesor evolution of the most influential dress watch ever made, produced from roughly 2005 to 2018 and defined by its combination of Oystersteel, 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, and the long-running Caliber 3135 movement. The Datejust line itself dates to 1945, introduced for Rolex's fortieth anniversary as the first self-winding chronometer wristwatch with an automatically changing date — a watch that established the visual vocabulary nearly every modern dress watch still draws on. This example carries the champagne dial with applied diamond hour markers, the most coveted of the 116233's many factory dial configurations and a setup that elevates the piece from everyday Datejust into something genuinely dressy. The 36mm Oyster case combines the durability of Oystersteel with the warmth of 18k yellow gold on the fluted bezel, winding crown, and bracelet center links. The Cyclops lens magnifies the date at three o'clock. Powered by the in-house Rolex Caliber 3135 with paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring, approximately 48 hours of power reserve, and Superlative Chronometer certification. Water-resistant to 100 meters via the Twinlock screw-down crown. Pre-owned in excellent condition. Affirm financing available at checkout.

Reference details

Specifications

Brand
Rolex
Reference
116233
Model
Datejust 36
Movement
Automatic
Case size
36mm
Case material
Yellow Gold
Dial
Champagne
Condition
Pre-owned
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