{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-yellow-gold-stainless-steel","title":"1987 Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold \u0026 Stainless Steel Ref. 16233","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has long served as the brand’s everyday standard—simple, and adaptable for all occasions. The late-80s reference 16233 marks the point where the DateJust transitions fully into the neo-vintage Rolex era, with features such as a sapphire crystal and a quickset date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1987 example pairs the steel and 18k yellow gold case with a grey dial and applied baton indices. The dial and sapphire crystal are spotless, and the hands and hour markers show no tarnishing, giving the dial a sharp appearance. The case and bracelet are in honest condition, showing surface wear throughout, but its shape remains defined with no indication of over-polishing. The Jubilee bracelet has some stretch, something commonly seen on bracelets of this era, especially Jubilees. Many wearers appreciate the way a well-worn Jubilee drapes more naturally around the wrist, giving it a comfortable, vintage feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is the Rolex Caliber 3035, the brand’s first high-beat movement — often cited as a benchmark for modern Rolex engineering, because it served as the template for decades of Rolex movements across six product lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-loved but overall sorted 16233 with a clean dial, defined case, and picturesque character of a vintage two-tone Rolex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42017715814480,"sku":"R663035","price":5300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/8659\/7968\/files\/IMG_9789_bfb89fc5-399d-44cf-a97e-cbf57d31bd17.jpg?v=1772642869","url":"https:\/\/waltgracevintage.com\/products\/rolex-datejust-yellow-gold-stainless-steel","provider":"Walt Grace Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}