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Rolex

Ref. 16234

Datejust

An attractive and fine stainless steel wristwatch with centre seconds, date, blue sodalite dial, diamond-set indexes, white gold fluted bezel, bracelet and guarantee

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• Released in 1945 to commemorate Rolex’s 40th anniversary, the Datejust has become one of the brand’s most iconic creations. As the first wristwatch in the world to feature a date display through an aperture on the dial, it marked a significant milestone in horological innovation. With its signature Cyclops lens, Jubilee bracelet, specifically designed for the model in its launch year, and elegant fluted bezel crafted from precious metal, the Datejust has long represented timeless sophistication. Although it began as a dress watch, it has evolved into a versatile timepiece that rivals the durability of many sports watches.

• Constructed with a stainless steel case, the Datejust is exceptionally well suited to daily wear. It is available in a wide variety of dial designs, materials and styles, making it a true reflection of its wearer. There is a model to suit virtually every taste and preference.

• The present ref. 16234 is distinguished by its rare blue sodalite dial, a feature highly sought after by collectors. Each dial is entirely unique, requiring the expertise of skilled artisans to bring out its natural beauty. Presented in excellent condition and accompanied by its original guarantee, this piece bears an A-series serial number dating to circa 1999. It is a superb acquisition for enthusiasts of the Datejust, combining rarity, elegance and enduring appeal.

Rolex

Swiss | 1905

Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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