Datejust 16234
Rolex
In the late 1980s, Rolex unveiled the ref. 16234 as an upgraded choice for the Datejust, featuring a fluted gold bezel.
The ref. 16234 was among the initial Datejust models with five-digit references, boasting a sapphire crystal as a notable enhancement. From the late '80s until the mid-2000s, it incorporated the brand's patented "jumping date" mechanism, instantly switching the date at midnight, setting it apart from earlier Datejust iterations.
During the five-digit era, references starting with 162XX, like this one, were fitted with the modern caliber 3135, while 160XX references utilized the earlier caliber 3035 – a small yet significant detail.
Throughout its production run, the ref. 16234 underwent a transition from tritium luminous material to Luminova. The older models acquired a vintage patina, whereas those manufactured after approximately 1997 maintained a pristine white appearance for the numerals, hour markers, and hands.
The ref. 16234 was among the initial Datejust models with five-digit references, boasting a sapphire crystal as a notable enhancement. From the late '80s until the mid-2000s, it incorporated the brand's patented "jumping date" mechanism, instantly switching the date at midnight, setting it apart from earlier Datejust iterations.
During the five-digit era, references starting with 162XX, like this one, were fitted with the modern caliber 3135, while 160XX references utilized the earlier caliber 3035 – a small yet significant detail.
Throughout its production run, the ref. 16234 underwent a transition from tritium luminous material to Luminova. The older models acquired a vintage patina, whereas those manufactured after approximately 1997 maintained a pristine white appearance for the numerals, hour markers, and hands.
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| Reference | 16234 |
| Year | 2002 |
| Box | No |
| Papers | No |
| Case dimensions | 36 mm |
| Case material | Steel |
| Amplitude (Lift angle 52) | Approx 286° |
| Accuracy (Dial on top) | Approx +2 sec/day |
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