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2011 Rolex Datejust 116233 - Two-Tone Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Silver Sunburst Dial

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Where The Datejust Began
When Rolex introduced the Datejust in 1945, it solved a fundamental problem for the wristwatch: how to combine daily utility with genuine elegance. It was the first self-winding, waterproof chronometer to display the date in a window, a technical feat that set the standard for what a modern watch should be. Before the Datejust, a watch was either a tool or a piece of formal wear. This reference established the idea that one watch could do both, creating a category that has defined the brand for over seventy-five years.
The Classic Two-Tone Form
This reference 116233 is executed in the archetypal Datejust proportions. The case combines stainless steel with a solid 18K yellow gold fluted bezel, a pairing that carries through to the two-tone Jubilee bracelet. Its silver sunburst dial features applied gold Arabic numerals, which offer a clean, legible alternative to the more standard baton markers. The combination of classic proportions with the enduring two-tone steel and gold aesthetic makes this a benchmark example of the reference.
Clean Dial, Stretch-Free Bracelet
This example presents in Very Good Condition, with a case and fluted bezel that show only light signs of careful wear. The silver sunburst dial is clean, and the applied gold numerals are sharp. The two-tone Jubilee bracelet is in exceptional shape, showing none of the stretch commonly found on this style. The watch is accompanied by its original warranty card, dated 2012. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Design That Endures
The two-tone Datejust holds its place in the market because its design is fundamentally resolved. The proportions are balanced, fitting a wide range of wrists, and the combination of stainless steel and 18K yellow gold has remained a constant for decades. The automatic caliber 3135 is robust and serviceable, ensuring the watch can be maintained for years to come. It represents a configuration that Rolex continues to produce because it continues to work.
Key Specs
Reference: 116233
Model: Datejust
Year: 2011
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 36mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted
Bracelet: Two-Tone Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee
Bracelet Length: Fits up to a 7-inch wrist
Dial: Silver Sunburst, Gold Arabic Numeral Indices
Metal: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 125.2g
Includes: Warranty Card
SKU: 1875
Fit & Customization
This watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:
  • Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length
  • Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit
  • Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle
  • Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback
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