{"product_id":"1989-rolex-datejust-16220-stainless-steel-grey-sunburst-dial-ibm-engraving","title":"1989 Rolex Datejust 16220 - Stainless Steel Grey Sunburst Dial IBM Engraving","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Modern Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 16220 represents a perfect moment in the Datejust's evolution. Introduced in the late 1980s, it combines the traditional 36mm proportions with key modern upgrades, including a sapphire crystal and a quickset date function. This particular reference is defined by its stainless steel engine-turned bezel, a distinct configuration that sets it apart from the more common fluted or smooth steel options. It is an all-steel, all-business execution of the most foundational watch in the Rolex catalog.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Purely Utilitarian Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example from 1989 is notable for its clean, monochrome aesthetic. The combination of a stainless steel case, engine-turned steel bezel, and matching Oyster bracelet gives the watch a tough, utilitarian feel that is perfectly balanced by the refined grey sunburst dial. It is a configuration that feels less common and more deliberate than its two-tone counterparts, offering an understated presence that works in any environment. It is the Datejust distilled to its most versatile and practical form.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good, With A Personal History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in very good condition. The case retains strong lines, the grey sunburst dial is clean, and the Oyster bracelet is a period-correct match. The caseback features a personal engraving that reads \"MICHAEL ROHM FEBRUARY 28, 1990\" along with a prominent IBM corporate shield emblem. This inscription grounds the piece to having been a corporate gift at IBM. It transforms the watch from a simple catalog reference into a historical artifact from late 20th century corporate America. 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 Only Watch You Might Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is the right choice for someone who understands the power of a classic design. The all-steel construction makes it an ideal daily companion, capable of handling any situation without ever feeling out of place. Its 36mm case is a lesson in perfect proportions, offering a wearing experience that has been considered the standard for decades. This is a watch that is both historically significant and ready for daily wear.\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 16220\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datejust\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\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\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engine-Turned Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyster Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 6.75in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey Sunburst\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1796\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55688778383651,"sku":"11796","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF1299.jpg?v=1790889615","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1989-rolex-datejust-16220-stainless-steel-grey-sunburst-dial-ibm-engraving","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}