- Is the 16233 a good first Rolex?
- Yes, if you want a classic two-tone Datejust at a lower entry than current models. Check condition, bracelet stretch and service history first, since it is a discontinued reference.
- How does it compare with the modern Datejust 36?
- The modern 126233 has a slimmer lugs, a more solid bracelet and an updated movement. The 16233 is lighter and older-feeling but keeps the same 36mm size and two-tone formula.
- Does it have a quickset date?
- Later 16233 production has a quickset date; early examples do not. Ask which version you are looking at before buying.
- Is the diamond and mother-of-pearl dial original?
- Not always. Many examples were customized aftermarket, so ask for documentation or a Rolex service record confirming the dial.
- What is in the box?
- This example is listed with its original box and original papers. Confirm the serial and reference match the paperwork.
- Is 36mm too small for a man?
- It depends on wrist size and taste. The 36mm Datejust was the standard men's size for decades and wears well on wrists up to about 7 inches.
- Where is the Rolex Datejust 16233 Gold & Steel 36mm Watch Pink MOP Diamond 18k cheapest?
- At Quality Diamonds of San Diego, for $6,195.00, 24% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Rolex Datejust 16233 Gold & Steel 36mm Watch Pink MOP Diamond 18k?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Quality Diamonds of San Diego, RDP Miami Beach Jewelry, Bezel, chronext.com, Marc Gebauer.