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Rolex 16233 Blue Dial

Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch

Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch This Stunning Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16233 Serial: W41**** Year: 1995 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow Gold fluted

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Diamond Blue Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Diamond Blue Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Diamond Blue Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Blue

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Blue

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233  Blue Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers
Rolex Datejust 16233  Blue Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Blue dial

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Factory

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20th Century Wrist Watches

1989 Rolex Men's Two-Tone Date Just Watch Blue Diamond Dial 16233
1989 Rolex Men's Two-Tone Date Just Watch Blue Diamond Dial 16233

1989 Rolex Men's Two-Tone Date Just Watch Blue Diamond Dial 16233

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1989 Rolex Men's Watch Model: 16233 Serial: L659017 Two tone watch - 18K yellow gold and

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

1989 Rolex Men's Two-Tone Date Just Watch Blue Diamond Dial 16233
1989 Rolex Men's Two-Tone Date Just Watch Blue Diamond Dial 16233

1989 Rolex Men's Two-Tone Date Just Watch Blue Diamond Dial 16233

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1989 Rolex Men's Watch Model: 16233 Serial: L659017 Two tone watch - 18K yellow gold and

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16233 Automatic Watch
Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16233 Automatic Watch

Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16233 Automatic Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gents Wristwatch, blue vignette dial

Category

1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Blue Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16233
Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Blue Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16233

Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Blue Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16233

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 16233 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel. Black

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 16233, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 16233, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16233. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Steel and 18k Gold Blue 36 MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 16233
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 16233

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 16233

By Rolex

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Rolex Datejust Wristwatch, Stainless Steel and 18kt Yellow Gold, 36mm, Jubilee, Blue Dial, Circa

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Men’s Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Men’s Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Men’s Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Watch 16233. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233 Box Papers
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233 Box Papers

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16233 Box Papers. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

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By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

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By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey BAND: Jubilee Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRTIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 Very Good c...

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Gold White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Gold White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Gold White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233

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Located in New York, NY

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Steel

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Rolex 16233 Blue Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex 16233 blue dial you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, steel and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex 16233 blue dial among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Rolex 16233 Blue Dial?

On average, a rolex 16233 blue dial at 1stDibs sells for $7,466, while they’re typically $4,524 on the low end and $10,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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