1991 Rolex Datejust Ref. 16220
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1991
Maker / issuer
RolexThe Rolex Datejust reference 16220 is a 36mm stainless steel wristwatch produced circa 1991. The watch features an engine-turned stainless steel bezel and is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3135 movement, which incorporates a quick-set date function.
The dial is silver with a noted peach-colored patina and applied tritium indices, while the hands are also original tritium-filled. It is fitted with an original Rolex 78360 Oyster bracelet with 558B end pieces. This model is categorized as a transitional reference, as it combines the tritium dial with modern upgrades such as the sapphire crystal and the updated Caliber 3135 movement. The auction description reports that the date wheel is the original white version featuring open 6 and 9 numerals.
The watch is presented as a stainless steel timepiece designed for everyday wear.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Datejust wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Movement
- Rolex Caliber 3135
- Reference
- 16220
- End Pieces
- 558B
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Serial Number
- E7XXXXX
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet Reference
- 78360
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
- Year of Manufacture
- 1991
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a silver dial described as having developed a peach-colored patina. The indices contain tritium lume plots, described as having an eggshell color. The hands are the original tritium-filled versions and are noted to match the patina of the dial markers. The date function is displayed through a cyclops lens on the sapphire crystal. The date wheel is white, with open-style numerals for 6 and 9. The dial is signed 'T SWISS MADE T' at the six o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Engine-turned bezel design • Tritium luminous plots on the dial perimeter • Cyclops lens over the date aperture • Rolex Oyster-style stainless steel bracelet
- Case and Bracelet
- The stainless steel case measures 36mm and features an engine-turned bezel. The auction description reports that the case appears to have been polished once in the past, noting that the lugs remain in condition described as near factory. The watch is secured by its original 78360 Oyster bracelet with 558B end pieces. The bracelet comprises 12 links and the vendor notes that it shows no stretch, with sufficient length to accommodate a wrist up to 7 1/4 inches.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch utilizes the Rolex Caliber 3135 movement. This movement includes a quick-set date function, distinguishing it from earlier iterations of the Datejust. The vendor states that the watch was recently serviced and is currently keeping time. As a transitional reference, this watch pairs the historical tritium dial elements with the technical advancement of the Caliber 3135 movement and a sapphire crystal.
Identification
- Reference
- 16220
- Serial number
- E7XXXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact condition of the movement internals is not visually verifiable through photos
- Research required: The extent of polishing is described as 'gently polished once in its past' and cannot be independently confirmed