{"product_id":"2004-rolex-datejust-16200-stainless-steel-blue-dial","title":"2004 Rolex Datejust 16200 - Stainless Steel Blue Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Modern Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Rolex Datejust is the single most important reference in the brand's history, setting the standard for a daily wristwatch in 1945 and never relinquishing the title. The 16200 represents a key moment in its evolution, a neo-vintage reference produced from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s. It introduced the modern Caliber 3135 movement and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, blending the classic 36mm proportions with the durability and precision that define contemporary Rolex. This reference is the perfect expression of the Datejust's core philosophy: a watch engineered to be worn for a lifetime, without compromise.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Steel Watch With A Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example from 2004 is configured in the purest and most versatile combination: all stainless steel. The choice of a smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet gives the watch a more grounded, sporting character than its fluted and Jubilee counterparts. The deep blue index dial is clean and highly legible, a perfect backdrop for the iconic date window. What makes this piece unique is a subtle caseback engraving for a Colgate University soccer alumnus. It adds a layer of personal history to the watch, a quiet detail that speaks to a life well-lived without ever distracting from the wrist.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rarely Worn Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is graded as Very Good. This watch was clearly worn sparingly, and it shows. The case is perfect, retaining its original factory lines. The blue dial is flawless, and the original crystal is free of any marks. Its matching Oyster bracelet is in very good shape, showing minimal signs of use. 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 Ultimate Daily Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThere is a reason the steel Datejust has been the default choice for so many people for so many decades. It is perfectly balanced. The 36mm case is comfortable on any wrist, the all-steel construction is robust enough for any environment, and the design is versatile enough for any dress code. This specific example, with its personal engraving, is for someone who appreciates that a watch is more than just an object. It is a marker of time, both for the world and for an individual.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datejust\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\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 Smooth\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyster\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 6.5-7.25in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Index\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1378\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55391684493603,"sku":"11378","price":7650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF0280_24bbe824-c39e-4113-a750-75f1cbb74bea.jpg?v=1785266271","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/2004-rolex-datejust-16200-stainless-steel-blue-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}