Rolex Datejust 'Vignette'

So-called “five digit” Datejusts (reference variants with five digits) evolved from the original Oyster Perpetual Datejust line and are a quintessential staple of the Neo-Vintage era. These models showed up in the late 70s and offer the added functionality of a higher-beat movement for accuracy and a quick-set date mechanism. They retain the classic 36mm case proportion of their predecessors and have similar variation for dial, bezel, and bracelet configurations. Luminous models also retain Tritium material, offering tremendous opportunities for unique characteristics of patina. This particular example, a Reference 16234, dates to circa 1990 and features a stainless steel Oyster case with holey lugs, an 18K white gold fluted bezel, a sapphire crystal, a lovely blue vignette Tritium dial with factory diamond indices and a matching handset, and a matching solid link Jubilee bracelet with a signed blade clasp. This watch remains in excellent condition throughout and offers a little something different to stand out from your typical Datejusts. We are very into it.