Make: Rolex
Model: Datejust 36
Reference: 16233
Year: 1998
Movement: Automatic Rolex Calibre 3135, Certified Chronometer
Box & Papers: Complete Set, Original Guernsey Purchase Dated 18th December 1998
Case: 36mm Stainless Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold
Dial: White Roman Numeral Dial
Bezel: 18ct Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel
Bracelet / Strap: Stainless Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold Jubilee Bracelet
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned Condition
Serviced: Recently Serviced, Unworn Since
Warranty: 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty
A Love Story, Told Through Two Rolex Datejusts
The Iconic Legacy
Some watches have a story that makes them considerably more special than their reference number alone might suggest. This is one of them.
On 18th December 1998, a husband and wife purchased two matching Rolex Datejusts here in Guernsey as wedding anniversary presents to one another. Both featured white Roman numeral dials, stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold cases, fluted bezels and Jubilee bracelets. His was the traditional 36mm Datejust, while hers was the smaller 31mm version.
Twenty-eight years later, the two watches have remained together, complete with their original boxes and paperwork, each bearing exactly the same purchase date.
I acquired both watches directly from the couple’s son. He first approached me approximately a year before we eventually agreed the purchase, and I encouraged him to take his time considering whether he genuinely wanted to part with them. Watches with this sort of family history deserve that consideration.
Following their acquisition, both watches underwent a restoration and servicing process that took several months. They are now presented in excellent condition, freshly serviced and unworn since.
And although each watch is available individually, I would love to see them remain together.
Why You’ll Love It
The reference 16233 represents one of the most recognisable Rolex Datejust configurations of the 1990s. Its 36mm case, warm yellow gold fluted bezel and two-tone Jubilee bracelet create a combination that is unmistakably Rolex.
The white Roman numeral dial is particularly attractive. Against the polished gold hands and hour markers, it gives the watch a beautifully balanced appearance, combining the richness of yellow gold with the restraint of a clean white dial.
At 36mm, this generation of Datejust also wears differently from many of today’s larger watches. Its proportions are elegant, comfortable and remarkably versatile, equally suited to everyday wear or more formal occasions.
This example has the additional benefit of having just been serviced and remaining unworn since. Its excellent condition and complete original set make it a particularly appealing example, especially when compared with the cost of purchasing a new two-tone Datejust today.
But what really distinguishes this watch is its provenance. The original paperwork dates it to 18th December 1998, the same day as its matching 31mm counterpart. It’s a detail that turns an already desirable vintage Rolex into something considerably more personal.
Iconic Status
The Datejust has been a cornerstone of the Rolex collection since 1945, when it introduced the automatically changing date display to a self-winding, waterproof chronometer wristwatch.
By the late 1990s, reference 16233 represented a particularly successful chapter in its evolution. The traditional 36mm Oyster case, sapphire crystal, automatic Calibre 3135 and combination of stainless steel with 18ct yellow gold brought together decades of Rolex refinement.
The two-tone Datejust also became something of a cultural symbol during this period. It was a watch associated with achievement, important milestones and occasions worth remembering.
That makes the history of this particular example especially fitting.
Purchased as a wedding anniversary gift and accompanied by its matching partner, it represents exactly the sort of personal milestone for which the Datejust has so often been chosen.
The opportunity to acquire two matching examples, purchased together, preserved with their original documentation and now offered together again after almost three decades, is what makes this pair so interesting.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This 1998 Rolex Datejust 36, reference 16233, is presented in excellent pre-owned condition and supplied as a complete original set. Its paperwork confirms a Guernsey purchase on 18th December 1998.
The watch has recently undergone servicing and restoration and remains unworn since completion.
Its matching Rolex Datejust 31, reference 68273, is also available. Both watches were purchased together as wedding anniversary presents and have remained together throughout their ownership.
We are offering the opportunity to purchase both watches together for £11,500, representing a £500 saving against their combined individual prices.
Every watch is supplied to our RHW Assured standard: Authenticated, Prepared, Documented and Guaranteed. It will be presented with its RHW Assured warranty card, RHW Assured swing tag and branded black suede RHW travel pouch, and is covered by our 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty.
Contact us for a secure payment link to pay by any major debit or credit card or Apple Pay
Buy online via our website using PayPal or PayPal Guest. No PayPal account is required and all major debit and credit cards are accepted
Bank transfers
Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store and by private appointment
Book a private appointment via our website
Whether purchased individually or alongside its matching counterpart, this is a beautiful example of a classic two-tone Datejust. But there is something particularly appealing about the thought of these two watches remaining together, continuing a story that began in Guernsey on 18th December 1998.
Make: Rolex
Model: Datejust 36
Reference: 16233
Year: 1998
Movement: Automatic Rolex Calibre 3135, Certified Chronometer
Box & Papers: Complete Set, Original Guernsey Purchase Dated 18th December 1998
Case: 36mm Stainless Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold
Dial: White Roman Numeral Dial
Bezel: 18ct Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel
Bracelet / Strap: Stainless Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold Jubilee Bracelet
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned Condition
Serviced: Recently Serviced, Unworn Since
Warranty: 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty
A Love Story, Told Through Two Rolex Datejusts
The Iconic Legacy
Some watches have a story that makes them considerably more special than their reference number alone might suggest. This is one of them.
On 18th December 1998, a husband and wife purchased two matching Rolex Datejusts here in Guernsey as wedding anniversary presents to one another. Both featured white Roman numeral dials, stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold cases, fluted bezels and Jubilee bracelets. His was the traditional 36mm Datejust, while hers was the smaller 31mm version.
Twenty-eight years later, the two watches have remained together, complete with their original boxes and paperwork, each bearing exactly the same purchase date.
I acquired both watches directly from the couple’s son. He first approached me approximately a year before we eventually agreed the purchase, and I encouraged him to take his time considering whether he genuinely wanted to part with them. Watches with this sort of family history deserve that consideration.
Following their acquisition, both watches underwent a restoration and servicing process that took several months. They are now presented in excellent condition, freshly serviced and unworn since.
And although each watch is available individually, I would love to see them remain together.
Why You’ll Love It
The reference 16233 represents one of the most recognisable Rolex Datejust configurations of the 1990s. Its 36mm case, warm yellow gold fluted bezel and two-tone Jubilee bracelet create a combination that is unmistakably Rolex.
The white Roman numeral dial is particularly attractive. Against the polished gold hands and hour markers, it gives the watch a beautifully balanced appearance, combining the richness of yellow gold with the restraint of a clean white dial.
At 36mm, this generation of Datejust also wears differently from many of today’s larger watches. Its proportions are elegant, comfortable and remarkably versatile, equally suited to everyday wear or more formal occasions.
This example has the additional benefit of having just been serviced and remaining unworn since. Its excellent condition and complete original set make it a particularly appealing example, especially when compared with the cost of purchasing a new two-tone Datejust today.
But what really distinguishes this watch is its provenance. The original paperwork dates it to 18th December 1998, the same day as its matching 31mm counterpart. It’s a detail that turns an already desirable vintage Rolex into something considerably more personal.
Iconic Status
The Datejust has been a cornerstone of the Rolex collection since 1945, when it introduced the automatically changing date display to a self-winding, waterproof chronometer wristwatch.
By the late 1990s, reference 16233 represented a particularly successful chapter in its evolution. The traditional 36mm Oyster case, sapphire crystal, automatic Calibre 3135 and combination of stainless steel with 18ct yellow gold brought together decades of Rolex refinement.
The two-tone Datejust also became something of a cultural symbol during this period. It was a watch associated with achievement, important milestones and occasions worth remembering.
That makes the history of this particular example especially fitting.
Purchased as a wedding anniversary gift and accompanied by its matching partner, it represents exactly the sort of personal milestone for which the Datejust has so often been chosen.
The opportunity to acquire two matching examples, purchased together, preserved with their original documentation and now offered together again after almost three decades, is what makes this pair so interesting.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This 1998 Rolex Datejust 36, reference 16233, is presented in excellent pre-owned condition and supplied as a complete original set. Its paperwork confirms a Guernsey purchase on 18th December 1998.
The watch has recently undergone servicing and restoration and remains unworn since completion.
Its matching Rolex Datejust 31, reference 68273, is also available. Both watches were purchased together as wedding anniversary presents and have remained together throughout their ownership.
We are offering the opportunity to purchase both watches together for £11,500, representing a £500 saving against their combined individual prices.
Every watch is supplied to our RHW Assured standard: Authenticated, Prepared, Documented and Guaranteed. It will be presented with its RHW Assured warranty card, RHW Assured swing tag and branded black suede RHW travel pouch, and is covered by our 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty.
Contact us for a secure payment link to pay by any major debit or credit card or Apple Pay
Buy online via our website using PayPal or PayPal Guest. No PayPal account is required and all major debit and credit cards are accepted
Bank transfers
Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store and by private appointment
Book a private appointment via our website
Whether purchased individually or alongside its matching counterpart, this is a beautiful example of a classic two-tone Datejust. But there is something particularly appealing about the thought of these two watches remaining together, continuing a story that began in Guernsey on 18th December 1998.
Image 1 of 10
Image 2 of 10
Image 3 of 10
Image 4 of 10
Image 5 of 10
Image 6 of 10
Image 7 of 10
Image 8 of 10
Image 9 of 10
Image 10 of 10