Is there a more iconic and recognisable watch than the Datejust? Maybe, but regardless of what one thinks the most iconic and recognisable actually is, the Datejust is certainly up there. Launched in 1945 to celebrate the crown’s 40th anniversary, the Datejust was Rolex’s initial, and very successful, attempt to create a truly luxurious watch. Since then, it has arguably become the Rolex. Regardless of configuration, it is a watch that makes no secret of what it is, the quintessential everyday Rolex.
Offered here we have a stainless steel Rolex Datejust ref. 116200 from after 2011, as denoted by its randomised 8-digit serial number. Boasting a pristine black dial, with applied index hour markers, this watch boasts a monochromatic aesthetic that is as understated as it is casual. As a subtle design flair, it boasts a roulette date wheel, which means the colour of the date alternates from red to white, with the odd dates being red and even dates white, adding a pop of colour to the display.
A sportier configuration than the Datejust is typically known for, it features an Oyster bracelet with a flat stainless steel bezel, thus creating a perfectly cohesive design. Powered by the automatic cal. 3135 movement, fitting a wrist of up to 7.25”, and not accompanied by its box or papers, this example is ready to jump onto its next owner’s wrist and tackle the rough and tumble of daily life.
