{"product_id":"1996-rolex-datejust-yellow-gold-mocha-dial","title":"1996 Rolex DateJust 16238 - Yellow Gold Mocha Sunburst Dial","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA rare combination that gets a double take\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMocha dials are not common on Datejusts, and they change the entire feel of the watch. Warm, dark, and far less predictable than champagne or silver, this one gives a familiar reference a very different personality. In certain light it reads brown. In others it almost goes black. The dial, the 18K yellow gold case, and the brown leather strap brings the whole piece together into a cohesive expression of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etone, rather than contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy this configuration matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 1623 reference is already a rare example, as most Datejusts were produced in steel. What makes it rarer is the dial choice. These dials were never mainstream options and were produced in far smaller numbers than standard variants, especially in the mid 1990s when most buyers played it safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe yellow gold bezel adds warmth and frames the dial without overpowering it. This is a configuration built around tone rather than contrast, and it works because it stays cohesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you need to know before wearing it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe case is in good condition with wear consistent with age. The dial presents nicely. The crystal is clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch is fitted with a leather strap and an aftermarket buckle, which should be understood as such. The movement is running well at approximately plus two seconds per day with strong amplitude and low beat error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this watch still works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a Datejust for someone who wants something familiar but not obvious. Same shape, same proportions, completely different mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt works as a daily watch or as a color driven addition to a Rolex collection. Understated, a little unusual, and far less common than it looks at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery watch we offer has been authenticated and mechanically looked over to ensure immediate usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBracelet extension, cutting, or sizing is available upon request through our professional in-house jewelers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danny's Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54709680046371,"sku":null,"price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF9546_a72c28f4-d5de-4f3f-8914-fcc8c8c827eb.jpg?v=1770737406","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1996-rolex-datejust-yellow-gold-mocha-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}