Rolex Datejust 16234

By 1988, the year Rolex released the ref. 162XX series of their all-conquering Datejust, the model had been in production for more than 40-years.
During that time it had gone from brand flagship to being viewed as something of the venerable statesman in the portfolio.

The ref. 16234 was one of the more important references in the range, bridging that gap between everyday wear and dress piece, a trick that has long been the Datejust’s calling card.
So 162 indicated that this was a Datejust fitted with the then-new Cal. 3135, while the fifth digit specified the case was made from stainless steel.
The fourth digit, 3, signified the design of bezel, in this case Rolex’s trademark fluted style.

This Datejust is in spectacular condition,the 36mm case, which has never been polished, has a sapphire crystal protecting the silver dial, is encased in the famous white gold bezel, same material as the hour markers and hands.
It is animated by the newly overhauled 3135 with quick date and it has the beloved jubilee bracelet.
It comes full set and ready to be shown off.