Rolex Datejust "Houndstooth" 16233

Offered is the Rolex Datejust 16233 "Houndstooth" - one of the most striking factory dials ever produced for the Datejust. The classic 36mm two-tone case in stainless steel with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet, reference 16233 circa early 1990s, featuring the quickset Caliber 3135, sapphire crystal with cyclops magnifier, and date at 3. What sets this one apart is the original Rolex houndstooth dial - not a standard texture, but a rare golden houndstooth pattern with gold stick markers and luminous gold hands that creates mesmerizing depth and shifts subtly as light dances across its surface.
Unlike standard champagne or silver dials, the factory houndstooth transforms the Datejust into a true conversation piece - subtle up close, unmistakably Rolex from across the room. Available with standard index or factory diamond markers, this is the 36mm considered the perfect size by collectors, blending 90s two-tone charm with a dial you almost never see twice. A collector-grade Datejust for someone who wants more than just another Datejust.

Serial: E,383,XXX

Case Year: 1990

Case Reference: 16233

Dial: "Houndstooth" - Tritium

Hands: Tritium

Case: 36mm - Stainless Steel

Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel

Bracelet: 62523 H 18 Jubilee Bracelet – 455B Endlinks

Movement: 3135 - Automatic

Glass: Sapphire

Accessories: No box or papers - watch only

Lug Width: 20mm

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Second, Date

Bracelet size: 6.5”

Case is sharp with little to no wear. Bracelet is tight with minimal wear. Dial has a few scratches by 9 that can be seen with the right light angle. Hands are free of wear. Crystal has no wear.