Datejust 36 - Oystersteel & Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial

Description:

The Datejust 36 reference 16233 occupies a sweet spot in Rolex's catalog, pairing the compact 36mm Oyster case with yellow Rolesor construction that reads dressier than steel alone. A warm champagne dial carries printed Roman numerals in black, their classic forms balanced by the practical date aperture at three o'clock and the signature Cyclops magnification above it. The fluted bezel in 18k yellow gold frames the dial with alternating brushed and polished facets that catch light differently throughout the day, while the Tritium-filled hands and indices offer a subtle vintage warmth that modern Super-LumiNova cannot replicate.

Inside, the Caliber 3135 keeps time with the reliability that carried Rolex through the late 1980s and 1990s, offering 48 hours of power reserve and quickset date adjustment. The five-link Jubilee bracelet drapes in matching two-tone, its center links in yellow gold providing visual weight while the outer steel links keep the profile wearable. A hidden Crownclasp secures the bracelet without interrupting its lines. Screw-down Twinlock crown and solid case back ensure 100 meters of water resistance, making this as appropriate for daily wear as it is for formal occasions.

This piece presents in mint condition.

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