Rolex Datejust

The Rolex Datejust, reference 116234, is the refined and elegant five-digit successor to the legendary 16234, presenting the classic Datejust 36mm formula with a white gold fluted bezel that adds a cool, luminous brilliance to the watch's already distinguished two-material character. In its rare "Sunbeam" guilloché dial configuration, it becomes something genuinely exceptional among collectors of detailed Datejust variants. This certified pre-owned example is offered in very good condition and is presented as watch only. Crafted in stainless steel with a fluted bezel in 18k white gold, the 116234 presents the Datejust in its beautifully proportioned 36mm Oyster case, where the cool sparkle of white gold against the steel gives the watch a more contemporary and refined character than its yellow gold predecessors. The "Sunbeam" dial is the defining feature of this example, its hand-guilloché engine-turned surface featuring a radial sunray pattern that emanates from the centre of the dial in a display of decorative craftsmanship rarely seen outside the most specialised Rolex configurations. The pattern shifts dramatically depending on the light, revealing extraordinary depth and movement that rewards every glance. Applied hour markers and baton hands frame the date display at 3 o'clock, magnified by Rolex's signature Cyclops lens. Powering the watch is the Rolex Calibre 3135, one of the most proven and dependable in-house automatic movements Rolex has ever produced, certified as a chronometer and featuring a Parachrom hairspring for outstanding precision and a 48-hour power reserve.