Rolex Datejust 116208

The Reference 116208 is the smooth-bezel counterpart to the 116238, produced concurrently from c. 2005-2018 within the Datejust 36 116xxx series. Its technical configuration is identical in every aspect except for the bezel: a 36mm “super case” in solid 18k yellow gold, powered by the Rolex Caliber 3135. The 0 in the reference number specifies the smooth, domed bezel. This design choice gives the watch a more modern, rounded, and less traditional profile than the fluted version. It shares the same significant upgrades of its generation, including the more robust case with wider lugs and the solid 18k gold Oyster or President bracelets with improved clasps. Its significance lies in its status as the understated alternative in the solid-gold Datejust 36 lineup, appealing to a minimalist aesthetic.