1990 Rolex Datejust Ref. 16234 'Cream dial' Full Set Unpolished with sticker

The Datejust debuted in 1945 as the reference 4467, the first automatic watch with a date. It was crafted entirely of 18K yellow gold, possessed a minimally fluted bezel (closer to a coin-edge texture), and in fact did not display the word “Datejust” on its dial.

 

The Datejust reference 16234 was released in the 1980s and remained in production until the mid-2000s. Available in several dial variants, the 16234 is most easily recognized by the fluted bezel that gives the watch a dressier feel.

The example offered for sale here is a beautiful and rare variation with cream dial and applied Roman numerals in excellent untouched condition. The dial is flawless, with no spots or stains at all. The tritium lume plots are all perfect and complete, matching with the patina on the original hands.

 

The 36mm excluding crown stainless-steel case remains unpolished, showing sharp bevels and some minor signs of wear.

 

The original white gold fluted bezel is in great condition too.

 

The case back remains unmolested, as evidenced by the well-preserved original green sticker with the printings still visible.

 

It is suited on the original and fully linked Rolex Jubilee 62510H stainless-steel bracelet with 555 B end links and clasp code 010 that presents little stretch and some minor wear.

 

The 31 Jewels Rolex Automatic cal. 3135 is running great and keeping time, although service history is unknown.

 

Furthermore, it comes as a full set, including outer box with reference sticker, inner box, manual, and stamped guarantee papers showing it was sold by a Rolex AD in Hong Kong back in 1991.

 

This is indeed an excellent choice for a daily beater.