Make: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 16233
Year: 1990
Movement: Automatic calibre
Box and papers: Box & Watch Register Certificate
Case: 36mm Oyster case in steel & 18k yellow gold
Dial: Champagne
Bracelet/Strap: Jubilee bracelet in steel & 18k yellow gold
Condition: Neo-vintage, excellent
Serviced: April 2026
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
The Classic Two-Tone Datejust, Exactly as It Should Be
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Datejust is the blueprint for the modern wristwatch.
Introduced in 1945, it combined automatic winding with a date display in a way that felt effortless and practical. Over time, it became the watch that defined everyday luxury, worn across generations for its balance of function and timeless design.
Reference 16233 represents one of the most recognisable configurations ever produced. Steel and 18 carat yellow gold, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet and champagne dial. This is the Datejust in its purest, most classic form.
Produced in 1990, this example sits firmly in the neo vintage era, a period increasingly valued for its proportions, build quality and enduring design language.
Why You’ll Love It
● The definitive two-tone Datejust configuration with fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet
● Classic champagne dial that captures the essence of Rolex design
● A true neo vintage piece with timeless proportions and character
● Recently fully serviced and ready to be worn immediately
● A watch that works just as well today as it did in 1990
● Strong value compared to modern equivalents
● A piece of Rolex history that remains effortlessly wearable
This is the Datejust most people picture when they think of Rolex.
The warmth of yellow gold, the texture of the fluted bezel and the comfort of the Jubilee bracelet all come together to create a watch that feels instantly familiar.
With a current retail price of around £13,000 in Guernsey for modern equivalents, this offers a significant value point into one of Rolex’s most iconic designs.
Iconic Status
The watch that became a symbol of success.
The Rolex Datejust has long been associated with achievement, worn by individuals across business, culture and entertainment who valued understated prestige.
Figures such as Paul Newman were known to wear the Datejust away from the spotlight, favouring its balance of elegance and practicality. In more recent years, it has been embraced by style icons like Rihanna, who has brought vintage Datejust models back into everyday wear.
The two-tone configuration in particular became a defining look of the late twentieth century, representing a moment when Rolex design was both bold and refined.
Today, it remains one of the most recognisable and enduring watch designs ever created.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This Rolex Datejust reference 16233 from 1990 has just been fully serviced, is presented in near vintage excellent condition, and is supplied with its original Rolex box.
Price £5,250.
● PayPal or PayPal guest checkout online, allowing you to use your PayPal account or any major debit or credit card
● Bank transfers
● Secure email payment links
● Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store
● In person card payments available in store and by private appointment
● Book a private appointment via our website
A true classic, offering timeless Rolex design at exceptional value.
Make: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 16233
Year: 1990
Movement: Automatic calibre
Box and papers: Box & Watch Register Certificate
Case: 36mm Oyster case in steel & 18k yellow gold
Dial: Champagne
Bracelet/Strap: Jubilee bracelet in steel & 18k yellow gold
Condition: Neo-vintage, excellent
Serviced: April 2026
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
The Classic Two-Tone Datejust, Exactly as It Should Be
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Datejust is the blueprint for the modern wristwatch.
Introduced in 1945, it combined automatic winding with a date display in a way that felt effortless and practical. Over time, it became the watch that defined everyday luxury, worn across generations for its balance of function and timeless design.
Reference 16233 represents one of the most recognisable configurations ever produced. Steel and 18 carat yellow gold, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet and champagne dial. This is the Datejust in its purest, most classic form.
Produced in 1990, this example sits firmly in the neo vintage era, a period increasingly valued for its proportions, build quality and enduring design language.
Why You’ll Love It
● The definitive two-tone Datejust configuration with fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet
● Classic champagne dial that captures the essence of Rolex design
● A true neo vintage piece with timeless proportions and character
● Recently fully serviced and ready to be worn immediately
● A watch that works just as well today as it did in 1990
● Strong value compared to modern equivalents
● A piece of Rolex history that remains effortlessly wearable
This is the Datejust most people picture when they think of Rolex.
The warmth of yellow gold, the texture of the fluted bezel and the comfort of the Jubilee bracelet all come together to create a watch that feels instantly familiar.
With a current retail price of around £13,000 in Guernsey for modern equivalents, this offers a significant value point into one of Rolex’s most iconic designs.
Iconic Status
The watch that became a symbol of success.
The Rolex Datejust has long been associated with achievement, worn by individuals across business, culture and entertainment who valued understated prestige.
Figures such as Paul Newman were known to wear the Datejust away from the spotlight, favouring its balance of elegance and practicality. In more recent years, it has been embraced by style icons like Rihanna, who has brought vintage Datejust models back into everyday wear.
The two-tone configuration in particular became a defining look of the late twentieth century, representing a moment when Rolex design was both bold and refined.
Today, it remains one of the most recognisable and enduring watch designs ever created.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This Rolex Datejust reference 16233 from 1990 has just been fully serviced, is presented in near vintage excellent condition, and is supplied with its original Rolex box.
Price £5,250.
● PayPal or PayPal guest checkout online, allowing you to use your PayPal account or any major debit or credit card
● Bank transfers
● Secure email payment links
● Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store
● In person card payments available in store and by private appointment
● Book a private appointment via our website
A true classic, offering timeless Rolex design at exceptional value.
