Rolex Ref. 116233 'Datejust' Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2005
Maker / issuer
RolexThis automatic wristwatch by Rolex is a Datejust reference 116233, dating circa 2005 according to Freeman's. It features a stainless steel case measuring approximately 36 mm across, fitted with a fluted yellow gold bezel and a two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Jubilee bracelet with concealed clasp.
The champagne sunburst dial is set with factory diamond hour markers and displays a magnified date aperture at 3 o'clock. The source reports an automatic movement stamped '1124459 ROLEX GENEVA SWISS'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Champagne 'Sunburst' with factory diamonds
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Movement
- Automatic
- Case size
- Approx. 36 mm
- Gross weight
- 78.85 dwt
- Serial number
- D951752
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Reference number
- 116233
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Fluted yellow gold bezel framing a champagne sunburst dial • Ten faceted diamond hour markers set in square gold chatons • Date window at 3 o'clock magnified by an exterior cyclops lens • Two-tone Jubilee bracelet with stainless steel outer links and yellow gold center links • Engraved 'ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX' rehaut visible along the inner bezel ring
- Condition and Provenance
- The auction source dates the watch to circa 2005. The reported condition includes light scratching throughout and minor chips to the crystal. The dial is described as being in excellent condition. The watch was noted to wind, set, and run at the time of cataloging, but the auction house notes this is not a guarantee of future performance and that servicing is recommended. Authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed.
- Identity and Construction
- This Rolex Datejust, identified as reference 116233 with serial number D951752, is constructed with a stainless steel case measuring approximately 36 mm. The design features a fluted yellow gold bezel and a champagne sunburst dial with diamond hour markers. The timepiece is fitted with a two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Jubilee bracelet with a concealed clasp. The rehaut displays the engraving 'ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX'.
- Mechanical Features and Markings
- The watch is powered by an automatic movement reported by the source to be stamped '1124459 ROLEX GENEVA SWISS'. The dial includes a date aperture at 3 o'clock with a cyclops lens. The inner case back is recorded as stamped 'ROLEX GENEVA SWITZERLAND STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX SA 2080'. The bracelet is stamped 'ROLEX SWISS MADE STEELINOX ROLEX SA OP4 63203'.
Identification
- Reference
- 116233
- Serial number
- D951752
- 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: Movement and interior case back are not visible in the provided image; details rely on auction house descriptions
- Research required: Freeman's reports light scratching throughout and a few minor chips to the crystal