Rolex Datejust 116138

The Reference 116138 is a specific configuration of the Datejust 36 from the 116xxx series, produced c. 2005-2018. The reference number decodes as follows: a 36mm “super case” in 18k yellow gold (8), a fluted bezel (3), and, critically, a factory-fitted leather strap (1). This technical distinction separates it from the more common bracelet-equipped 1162xx models, positioning it as a more formal dress piece. The case architecture features the broader lugs of its generation and houses the robust Rolex Caliber 3135, a 31-jewel COSC-certified chronometer. The watch was delivered on a high-quality alligator strap with a solid 18k gold Rolex deployant clasp. Its significance lies in its status as a rarer, non-bracelet variant that combines the modern, heavier case with a traditional strap aesthetic.