Rolex Datejust 16233

Reference 16233 is the archetypal Yellow Rolesor configuration of the Datejust 36 from the 162xx series, produced from approximately 1988 to 2005. This reference is historically significant as it was among the first Datejust models to be powered by the Rolex Caliber 3135. The technical specification ‘Yellow Rolesor’ (3 suffix) denotes a bi-metal construction, combining a 904L steel case with a solid 18k yellow gold fluted bezel (3 prefix) and crown. Key technical variants during its long production run include the transition from drilled to non-drilled lug holes and the change in luminous material from tritium to LumiNova.