ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Tapestry Dial - Arbitro

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Tapestry Dial

Name: ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Tapestry Dial
Brand: ROLEX
SKU: ROLEX102
Price: 3497.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: ROLEX102

£3,497.00 GBP

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Brand: ROLEX

Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust

Ref: 16233

Serial: R88xxxx

Year: 1987/1988

Movement: Automatic Cal.3135

Case: 36mm

Material: SS/YG

Lug Width: 19mm

Includes: Jubilee bracelet 62523H/455B, End Links (Clasp Code M9), Guarantee, Tag

Bracelet Length: 22 Links (~18.5cm)

【Description】

The Datejust is one of Rolex’s most popular self-winding watches.

It is widely known as a watch that anyone can recognize at a glance from its distinctive appearance.

The Datejust mechanism, in which the date changes instantly at zero o’clock, is considered one of Rolex’s three greatest inventions, together with the Oyster case and the self-winding Perpetual mechanism, and the Datejust model is the culmination of all of them.

Ref. 16233 was introduced in 1988 and was produced until 2004, one generation before the current Datejust model, Ref. 116233.

It follows the basic Datejust design established in the 1960s: a fluted bezel, a Jubilee bracelet and bar indexes.

The combination of stainless steel (SS) and yellow gold (YG) design with gold central bezel, crown and bracelet is a luxurious touch.

The combination of stainless steel and gold is registered at Rolex under the name “Loresol”, and according to the rules, this one is called “Yellow Loresol”, but it’s more commonly known as a “combination”.

A white gold combination of the same generation is Ref.16234, a reference number.

This watch was originally sold in 1988, and its main feature is the design of the dial.

The “tapestry dial”, which has vertical streaks on it, is so brilliant.

The most important point is the original design, which is not found in the vintage models of the 60s, and which does not exist in the current models.

Compared to the previous generation model Ref.16013, there are only functional changes: the on-board movement has been changed, the water resistance has been increased to 100 meters, and the windshield has been changed from plastic to sapphire crystal.

The glass windshield is now glass, which makes the watch more airtight and makes it more suitable for everyday use.

It is hard to believe that the watch is more than 30 years old because the windshield has been replaced and the case and bracelet are both new.

The movement on board is Cal.3135, which continues to be regarded as one of the best movements in the watch industry, even after about 30 years since it was announced.

It is a movement with a very high degree of perfection in terms of its accuracy and ease of maintenance, which can be maintained permanently with regular maintenance.

It is also used in the Submariner Ref.16610 and 116610LN, and it is a movement that is so complete that there is no need to change its design.

The bracelet comes with a Jubilee bracelet 62523H. There is some sagging, as expected, but the bracelet has been finished and is in very clean condition.

The clasp code tells us that the bracelet is circa 1988, so it was probably made when it was released.

The bracelet is 22 links, so it can be worn up to about 18.5 cm around the arm.

As shown in the photos, the watch comes with a guarantee and a tag.

【Warranty】

The crystal glass has been replaced and the case/bracelet polished by our watchmaker.

The watch would be completely serviced by our watchmaker after your order.

It takes about 4 weeks to complete. It comes with 1-year warranty.

For International Buyers

[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.

[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.

[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.

Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.

[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)

We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.

If you would like to know how much it will be, please check approximate cost below.
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These costs normally collected by courier when you pick up item or after your receive.

[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.

FAQ for domestic buyers

1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.

2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)

3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)

4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.

5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.

About complete service and polishing

Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."

In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.

How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.

The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.

About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.

Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.

Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.

If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.

There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.

About Polishing

Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.

At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.

In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.

The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.

Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.

In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.

A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.

It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.

Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.

We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Tapestry Dial

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Tapestry Dial

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