Rolex Datejust 116203

The Reference 116203, produced c. 2005-2018, is the contemporary alternative to the classic fluted model within the Datejust 36 lineup. Its technical configuration specifies a Yellow Rolesor case (904L steel and 18k yellow gold, denoted by 3) from the “super case” generation, fitted with a smooth, domed 18k yellow gold bezel (0). This combination provides a more modern, rounded aesthetic compared to its fluted counterpart. Mechanically, it is identical, housing the Rolex Caliber 3135, a 31-jewel automatic chronometer. It features the same upgraded solid-link Jubilee or Oyster bracelets as the rest of its series. Its technical and historical significance lies in its role as the understated, less formal variant of the iconic two-tone Datejust, appealing to a different design sensibility while offering the same robust engineering.