Rolex Datejust 'pyramid'

Details

Make: Rolex

Model: Datejust

Reference: 16233

Year: 2001

Movement: Automatic calibre

Box and papers: Yes, complete set

Case: 36mm Oyster case in steel & 18k yellow gold

Dial: Rare white/ivory pyramid

Bracelet/Strap: Jubilee bracelet in steel & 18k yellow gold

Condition: Neo-vintage, like new

Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty

Price: £6,750

A Rare Dial That Changes Everything

The Iconic Legacy

The Rolex Datejust is one of the most recognisable watches ever produced.

Since its introduction in 1945, it has defined what a luxury wristwatch should be. Balanced proportions, everyday usability and a design that has remained virtually unchanged for decades.

Reference 16233 represents the classic two tone Datejust of the late 20th and early 2000s. Steel and 18 carat yellow gold, fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet. A configuration that has become synonymous with Rolex itself.

This example from 2001 takes that foundation and elevates it through one of the most distinctive dial variations produced during this era.

Why You’ll Love It

● Rare white pyramid dial that completely transforms the watch

● A classic two tone configuration that defines the Datejust lineage

● A dial that plays with light, adding depth and texture rarely seen

● Complete set with exceptional overall presentation

● Original caseback sticker still intact, rarely seen on worn examples

● A piece that feels far closer to showroom than typical examples of this era

● Outstanding value for such a rare and well preserved configuration

The dial is everything here.

The pyramid pattern creates a subtle texture that catches the light from every angle, giving the watch a completely different character to standard flat dials. It is refined, but at the same time quietly bold.

Condition only strengthens the offering. To find an example from 2001 with its original caseback sticker still in place, and presented this well, is extremely uncommon.

At £6,750, this sits in a completely different category to typical 16233 examples. It is not just about owning a Datejust. It is about owning the right one.

Iconic Status

The watch that became a symbol of success.

The Rolex Datejust has long been associated with achievement, worn by individuals across business, culture and entertainment who valued understated prestige.

Figures such as Paul Newman were known to wear the Datejust away from the spotlight, favouring its balance of elegance and practicality. In more recent years, it has been embraced by style icons like Rihanna, who has brought vintage Datejust models back into everyday wear.

What makes pieces like this different is the detail. Variations such as the pyramid dial were produced in far smaller numbers, adding a layer of individuality to an already iconic design.

For collectors, that is where the real appeal lies.

Ready to Make It Yours?

Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.

This Rolex Datejust reference 16233 from 2001 features the rare white pyramid dial, is offered as a complete set, and is presented in excellent, near showroom condition with its original caseback sticker still intact.

Price £6,750.

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A rare opportunity to own one of the finest examples of this era.

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