Rolex
Datejust, ref. 16220, circa 1989
The timeless, classic and elegant Rolex Datejust in 36mm is a must-have in any collection and one of the best starting pieces. This specific piece dates back to circa 1989. Its vibrant blue dial perfectly complements the steel case and bezel.
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/ Brand
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/ Year
Circa 1989
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/ Serial
L350xxx
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/ Reference
16220
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/ Material
Steel
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/ Size
36mm
about the watch
In the rich and long history of Rolex, not many model lines can pride themselves in being as significant as the Datejust. Born in 1945, the Datejust has seen many variations of cases, bracelets, and dials combinations.
This specific piece sports a lovely blue dial, steel bezel and jubilee bracelet, which is not the most common configuration but one that shows the owner took extra time and effort to find the perfectly fitting watch. The mesmerizing glossy blue dial varies from ocean blue to a popping royal blue depending on the light, giving it a lively and dynamic appearance on the wrist. The tritium of the hands and indexes sport a light patina, adding some vintage feel to the watch. These beautiful features are visible through the resistant sapphire glass. As we like to say, neo-vintage watches are often the perfect mix, offering the strength and precision of a modern watch while retaining the aesthetics and wearing feels of the vintages.
On top of that, the overall condition of the watch is great, with still a lot of material on the case and sharp angles, making this timepiece the perfect one-watch collection and a must-have for anyone looking to wear a timeless Rolex.
The case has a lot of material and sharp edges. Certainly the watch has been refreshed, but no heavy polishing was made.
The buckle and bracelet are in great condition too. The bracelet is the original one, reference 62510H, and has no stretch.
The watch is sold alone, without a box nor papers. We provide a Veritas travel pouch.
The movement is the original caliber 3135, which runs well.
Our watches are available for in-person viewing in Lausanne by appointment only. While we occasionally travel to meet clients in Geneva, Zurich, or Bern, Lausanne remains the most convenient meeting point. Unfortunately, viewings outside of Switzerland are not feasible. To make an appointment, you can click on "Purchase request".