Make: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 16233
Year: 2001
Movement: Automatic calibre
Box and papers: Yes, complete set
Case: 36mm Oyster case in steel & 18k yellow gold
Dial: Rare white/ivory pyramid
Bracelet/Strap: Jubilee bracelet in steel & 18k yellow gold
Condition: Neo-vintage, like new
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
A Rare Dial That Changes Everything
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most recognisable watches ever produced.
Since its introduction in 1945, it has defined what a luxury wristwatch should be. Balanced proportions, everyday usability and a design that has remained virtually unchanged for decades.
Reference 16233 represents the classic two tone Datejust of the late 20th and early 2000s. Steel and 18 carat yellow gold, fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet. A configuration that has become synonymous with Rolex itself.
This example from 2001 takes that foundation and elevates it through one of the most distinctive dial variations produced during this era.
Why You’ll Love It
● Rare white pyramid dial that completely transforms the watch
● A classic two tone configuration that defines the Datejust lineage
● A dial that plays with light, adding depth and texture rarely seen
● Complete set with exceptional overall presentation
● Original caseback sticker still intact, rarely seen on worn examples
● A piece that feels far closer to showroom than typical examples of this era
● Outstanding value for such a rare and well preserved configuration
The dial is everything here.
The pyramid pattern creates a subtle texture that catches the light from every angle, giving the watch a completely different character to standard flat dials. It is refined, but at the same time quietly bold.
Condition only strengthens the offering. To find an example from 2001 with its original caseback sticker still in place, and presented this well, is extremely uncommon.
At £6,750, this sits in a completely different category to typical 16233 examples. It is not just about owning a Datejust. It is about owning the right one.
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.
What makes pieces like this different is the detail. Variations such as the pyramid dial were produced in far smaller numbers, adding a layer of individuality to an already iconic design.
For collectors, that is where the real appeal lies.
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 2001 features the rare white pyramid dial, is offered as a complete set, and is presented in excellent, near showroom condition with its original caseback sticker still intact.
Price £6,750.
● 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 rare opportunity to own one of the finest examples of this era.
Make: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 16233
Year: 2001
Movement: Automatic calibre
Box and papers: Yes, complete set
Case: 36mm Oyster case in steel & 18k yellow gold
Dial: Rare white/ivory pyramid
Bracelet/Strap: Jubilee bracelet in steel & 18k yellow gold
Condition: Neo-vintage, like new
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
A Rare Dial That Changes Everything
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most recognisable watches ever produced.
Since its introduction in 1945, it has defined what a luxury wristwatch should be. Balanced proportions, everyday usability and a design that has remained virtually unchanged for decades.
Reference 16233 represents the classic two tone Datejust of the late 20th and early 2000s. Steel and 18 carat yellow gold, fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet. A configuration that has become synonymous with Rolex itself.
This example from 2001 takes that foundation and elevates it through one of the most distinctive dial variations produced during this era.
Why You’ll Love It
● Rare white pyramid dial that completely transforms the watch
● A classic two tone configuration that defines the Datejust lineage
● A dial that plays with light, adding depth and texture rarely seen
● Complete set with exceptional overall presentation
● Original caseback sticker still intact, rarely seen on worn examples
● A piece that feels far closer to showroom than typical examples of this era
● Outstanding value for such a rare and well preserved configuration
The dial is everything here.
The pyramid pattern creates a subtle texture that catches the light from every angle, giving the watch a completely different character to standard flat dials. It is refined, but at the same time quietly bold.
Condition only strengthens the offering. To find an example from 2001 with its original caseback sticker still in place, and presented this well, is extremely uncommon.
At £6,750, this sits in a completely different category to typical 16233 examples. It is not just about owning a Datejust. It is about owning the right one.
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.
What makes pieces like this different is the detail. Variations such as the pyramid dial were produced in far smaller numbers, adding a layer of individuality to an already iconic design.
For collectors, that is where the real appeal lies.
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 2001 features the rare white pyramid dial, is offered as a complete set, and is presented in excellent, near showroom condition with its original caseback sticker still intact.
Price £6,750.
● 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 rare opportunity to own one of the finest examples of this era.
