Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue

Description

80's Blue

The Rolex Datejust reference 16233 perfectly embodies the characteristic elegance of the manufacture in the late 1980s. This yellow Rolesor configuration, combining steel with 18-carat yellow gold, takes on a particular personality here thanks to its deep blue dial. A less conventional combination than the traditional champagne or silver dials, which brings more contrast and character to this vintage Datejust.

Its 36 mm Oyster case retains the iconic proportions that have contributed to the success of the collection for several generations. The fluted yellow gold bezel dialogues with the golden elements of the dial, while the blue subtly changes intensity according to the light. The 3 o'clock date window, surmounted by the famous Cyclops magnifying glass, completes an architecture that has become one of Rolex's most recognisable signatures.

Inside beats the Rolex 3135 automatic calibre, introduced in the late 1980s and became one of the most famous movements of the manufacture for its robustness and reliability. This generation of Datejust also marks an important evolution with the adoption of sapphire glass, providing increased scratch resistance while maintaining the classic aesthetic of the model.

Dated 1988, this Rolex Datejust 16233 offers all the charm of a neo-vintage Rolex in a particularly attractive configuration. Its association between steel, yellow gold and blue dial perfectly reflects the aesthetics of its time while retaining an elegance that remains, several decades later, resolutely timeless.