Rolex Datejust 16234

Reference 16234 is the archetypal White Rolesor model from the 36mm Datejust 162xx series, which had a long production run 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 ‘White Rolesor’ (4) denotes a bi-metal construction, combining a 904L steel case with a solid 18k white gold fluted bezel (3 code). A key technical variant is the transition from tritium to LumiNova luminous material around 1998. The significance lies in its status as the definitive ‘modern classic’ Datejust, pairing the traditional case aesthetic with a high-performance, contemporary movement.