{"product_id":"1989-rolex-datejust-16233-two-tone-champagne-anniversary-dial","title":"1989 Rolex Datejust 16233 - Two-Tone Champagne Anniversary Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Repeating Rolex Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBy the late 1980s, the Rolex Datejust was the undisputed standard for a daily luxury watch. Its production was vast, but within that scale, Rolex offered a huge variety of dials to let buyers find a piece with individual character. This is one of those variations. The \"Anniversary\" dial features a repeating \"ROLEX\" pattern across its surface. It was a more expressive choice than the standard sunburst finishes, produced for a client who wanted the reliability of the Datejust platform but with a distinct and celebratory texture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Five-Digit Two-Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis reference 16233 is a transitional model, combining modern features with vintage details. It houses the caliber 3135, which provides the convenience of a quick-set date function, and is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. At the same time, it retains the charm of a tritium dial, a material Rolex would phase out in the following decade. The configuration pairs the classic two-tone steel and 18K gold case with the less-common Anniversary dial pattern, creating a combination that's specific to this era of production.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic With Modern Spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe two-tone case and its 18K gold fluted bezel show wear consistent with a 1989 production date, presenting in Good Vintage Condition. The lume plots on the stick marker dial have remained intact, showing a light vintage patina. The quick-set date function works as intended. The watch is fitted to a grey leather strap that complements the dial quite well, allowing for the champagne to capture the eye. 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 Anniversary Dial Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Anniversary dial provides a layer of texture and detail that distinguishes this Datejust from the thousands of champagne and silver dials produced alongside it. For a collection that already has its bases covered, this piece adds a specific late-80s design language. As a first serious watch, it delivers the unimpeachable reputation of the Datejust model but with a dial that ensures it won't feel generic.\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 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 (Excluding Crown)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey Leather Strap with Buckle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Anniversary, Date Indicator\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 53.7g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1761\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":55805030990115,"sku":"11761","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF1724_ac99d030-ac8b-4ab1-bba4-2763a243234a.jpg?v=1792428735","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1989-rolex-datejust-16233-two-tone-champagne-anniversary-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}