Rolex Datejust 36 16238 "Onyx 6-9 Diamond Dial" with Original Warranty Paper in 18k Gold
Basic Info
Listing code : OOWBP8
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust 36
Reference number : 16238
Dealer product code : W-3347
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Yellow gold
Bracelet material : Yellow gold
Year of production : 1990
Condition : Used (Very good)
Scope of delivery : Original papers, no original box
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : The Netherlands, Heerlen
Price : 25,500
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Automatic
Caliber/movement : 3135
Power reserve : 48 h
Number of jewels : 31
Case
Case material : Yellow gold
Case diameter : 36 mm
Water resistance : 10 ATM
Bezel material : Yellow gold
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Dial : Black
Dial numerals : No numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Yellow gold
Bracelet color : Gold
Clasp material : Yellow gold
Functions
Date
We LOVE Datejust's — and when we come across a “special” one, we always try to pull the trigger!
In this case, it’s a yellow gold execution with some real treats. The dial, carved from sleek Onyx, features diamond-set 6 and 9 markers that add both symmetry and flair. A date window rests at 3 o'clock, while the signature coronet anchors the top at 12.
The second rarity on this fine Datejust is its 18k gold riveted bracelet. Oddly enough, Rolex stopped using the steel variants by the end of the 1960s (okay, the American-made ones lasted until the late 1970s). But the gold versions were used even into the early 2000s. We imagine Rolex had a small stock and simply used them until they ran out! Anyway, these bracelets are our all-time favourite when it comes to metal bands.
All in all, this Datejust is in fantastic condition: the case is thick, the bezel is sharp, and the Onyx dial is perfect — no scratches, cracks, or text loss.
The aforementioned ref. 7205 bracelet is also in excellent shape, featuring solid end links and a lovely clasp crowned with the iconic coronet.Furthermore included in the sale is the original punched warranty paper , stating a sale in 1993 in Italy. If you love this gold gem as we do , get in touch !
*some “fun “ facts about Onyx :
-In ancient Egypt, the use of onyx can be traced back to the Second Dynasty (c. 2890–2686 BC), where it was shaped into bowls and other functional pottery pieces.
-The word Onyx comes from Latin (onyx), which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek ὄνυξ (onyx), meaning ‘claw’ or ‘fingernail’. This name was inspired by the stone's appearance — particularly varieties with pink and white bands, which can resemble the color and texture of a human fingernail.
-In ancient Rome, warriors would enter battle wearing onyx amulets engraved with the image of Mars, the god of war, believed to grant them courage in combat.
-During the Renaissance, the stone was thought to enhance eloquence in speech.
-Persian tradition held that onyx could aid in the treatment of epilepsy.
-In England, midwives once used sardonyx during childbirth, placing it between the mother’s breasts to ease labor..
Rolex Reference 16018 Datejust
36mm 18ct yellow gold case , sapphire glass
Yellow gold fluted bezel
Serial e71xxxx dating to 1990
Onyx stone dial , with diamond set 3 and 9
Yellow gold oyster bracelet ref 7206
Punched warranty paper stating sale in 1993
Fully checked by our watchmaker
One-year mechanical warranty
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