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The combination of stainless steel, white gold and the classic 36mm proportions makes the 16234 equally comfortable as an everyday watch or a more formal piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is the \u003cstrong\u003eRolex Calibre 3135\u003c\/strong\u003e, the automatic chronometer movement introduced to the Datejust during this generation. Robust and highly regarded for its long service history, it provides approximately \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours of power reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e and incorporates Rolex's quickset date mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datejust 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e L-Serial, Circa 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex Calibre 3135 Automatic Chronometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 48 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct White Gold Fluted Bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire Crystal with Cyclops Date Magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to 19.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally Rated to 100m (not guaranteed due to age)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Quickset Date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traces of usage, scratches can be seen but generally in good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Global Concierge Sourcing Service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 36mm Datejust Proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — The traditional Datejust case size delivers a balanced and highly versatile presence on the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18ct White Gold Fluted Bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — A defining Datejust design element that adds a discreet precious-metal accent to the stainless-steel case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolex Calibre 3135\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rolex's long-running automatic chronometer movement, offering approximately 48 hours of power reserve and quickset date functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-Serial Example\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dating to approximately 1989, placing this watch toward the beginning of the five-digit 16234 generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — A timeless and understated configuration that complements the steel and white gold construction particularly well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDatejust 16234\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an appealing point in Rolex history, combining the traditional proportions and character of an earlier Datejust with the sapphire crystal and Calibre 3135 of a more modern generation. 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