{"product_id":"1988-rolex-datejust-16233-two-tone-champagne-sunburst-arabic-dial","title":"1988 Rolex Datejust 16233 - Two-Tone Champagne Sunburst Arabic Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Evolution Of The Modern Arabic Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 16233 represents a pivotal moment in the Datejust's long history. As a five-digit model, it belongs to the transitional series that ushered Rolex into the modern era, introducing the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal that would become the new standard. Yet it retains the warm, aged character of a tritium dial, a feature that was phased out in the following years. This reference is the perfect bridge, combining the robust build of a contemporary watch with the subtle vintage details that collectors seek out. It marks the point where the Datejust evolved for the future without letting go of its past.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Caliber 3135 And The Quick-Set Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eInside this Datejust is the Caliber 3135, the movement that powered Rolex's date models for nearly three decades. Its introduction was a significant upgrade, bringing not only improved reliability but also the convenience of a quick-set date function. This feature allows the date to be adjusted independently of the time, a practical improvement that transformed the experience of owning and wearing the watch. The 3135's legendary durability and performance cemented the Datejust's reputation as a watch built to be worn every day, for a lifetime.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Crown And Strong Case Lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe case retains strong lines and an 18K gold fluted bezel that remains sharp, placing this example in Very Good Vintage Condition. The champagne sunburst dial is clean, with its original tritium lume plots present and intact at the hour markers. The watch is fitted with its original Rolex-signed crown. The two-tone Jubilee bracelet carries some stretch consistent with its age, a natural attribute of a well-loved watch from this period. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Transitional Five-Digit Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 16233's appeal rests on its position in the Datejust timeline. Its 36mm proportions are a standard that has never gone out of style, and the two-tone steel and gold construction is a Rolex signature. The combination of a durable sapphire crystal with a vintage tritium dial is a configuration that's no longer made, securing this reference's place in collecting history. Paired with the robust and easily serviceable Caliber 3135, this is a watch that holds its value for collectors who want the reliability of a modern movement with the character of a transitional-era dial.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16233\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datejust\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm (Excluding Crown)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel \u0026amp; 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to a 7.25-inch wrist\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Sunburst, Applied Gold Arabic Indices \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel \u0026amp; 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101.3g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1822\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit And Customization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e- Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e- Links added or removed on a metal bracelet\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e- Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55798935355683,"sku":"11822","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF1782_ca35f28c-5783-4255-821a-a3b0df506c31.jpg?v=1792365016","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1988-rolex-datejust-16233-two-tone-champagne-sunburst-arabic-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}