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Rolex Datejust 16234 Tropical Stardust Dial 36mm Circa 1988 Watch
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Rolex Datejust 16234 Tropical Stardust Dial 36mm Circa 1988 Watch
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 16234 in stainless steel, circa 1988, featuring an original copper-orange tropical “Stardust” dial with black Roman numeral minute track, sapphire crystal, automatic caliber 3135 movement, 18K white gold fluted bezel, and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet. The watch measures 36mm and is fitted on a bracelet measuring approximately 7.25 inches. Condition 9.5/10 (Like New).
This Datejust is all about the dial. The original dial has aged into a copper-orange tropical tone with a dense, speckled “stardust” surface pattern, creating a one-of-a-kind look that is impossible to replicate. Condition is 9.5/10, with a Crown-Meisters & Co. caseback sticker present. Serial number begins R93****.
Product Specifications:
Item Type: Men’s Luxury Wristwatch
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Reference Number: 16234
Serial Number: R93****
Circa: 1988
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 36mm
Bezel: Fluted 18K white gold bezel
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: Rolex caliber 3135
Bracelet: Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet
Clasp: Folding clasp
Bracelet Length: Approximately 7.25 inches
Caseback Detail: Crown-Meisters & Co. sticker present
Box and Papers: Original box included
Condition: 9.5/10 (Like New)
Dial and Hands:
Dial: Original copper-orange tropical “Stardust” dial
Dial Tone: Naturally aged copper-orange tropical finish
Dial Texture: Dense speckled stardust-style patina
Hour Markers: Applied baton hour markers
Minute Track: Black Roman numeral outer minute track
Dial Signature: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Dial Text: Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified
Hands: Stainless steel luminous hands
Date Display: Date window at 3 o’clock with Cyclops lens
Dial Marking: Swiss Made at 6 o’clock
Bezel and Case Details:
Bezel Type: Fluted bezel
Bezel Material: 18K White Gold
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 36mm
Case Style: Classic Rolex Oyster case
Caseback: Screw-down caseback with Crown-Meisters & Co. sticker
Crown: Screw-down Rolex crown
Band Details:
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Band Style: Jubilee bracelet
Band Color: Stainless Steel
Clasp: Folding clasp
Bracelet Length: Approximately 7.25 inches
Features and Style:
Rolex Datejust ref. 16234
36mm stainless steel Oyster case
18K white gold fluted bezel
Original copper-orange tropical “Stardust” dial
Black Roman numeral minute track
Automatic caliber 3135 movement
Sapphire crystal
Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet
Crown-Meisters & Co. caseback sticker
Style: Vintage Rolex Datejust with rare tropical dial character
Condition Report:
The watch is presented in 9.5/10 condition. The stainless steel case, 18K white gold fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, Jubilee bracelet, and clasp present very well overall. The original dial shows a highly distinctive copper-orange tropical patina with a dense stardust-style surface pattern. The automatic caliber 3135 movement is running. The caseback retains a Crown-Meisters & Co. sticker. Watch is presented in original Rolex Datejust box with moon crater outer box.
About The Crown-Meisters & Co. Sticker:
The caseback retains a Crown-Meisters & Co. sticker, adding an interesting service-related detail to the watch. Crown-Meisters is an independent Japanese Rolex specialist known for careful work on vintage and collectible Rolex watches, with an emphasis on preserving original components rather than unnecessarily replacing valuable period parts.
For a watch with a dial this distinctive, that philosophy matters. The presence of the sticker supports the watch’s history as a carefully handled vintage Rolex and pairs well with the originality-focused character of the tropical “Stardust” dial.
About The Rolex Datejust 16234:
The Rolex Datejust ref. 16234 is one of the defining late-vintage Datejust references, combining the classic 36mm Oyster case with a sapphire crystal, automatic caliber 3135 movement, stainless steel construction, and an 18K white gold fluted bezel. It keeps the traditional Datejust proportions while offering the more modern durability and movement architecture associated with later Rolex production.
What separates this example from a standard 16234 is the dial. The original dial has developed a copper-orange tropical surface with a speckled “Stardust” effect, giving the watch a completely individual appearance. Tropical Rolex dials are collectible because no two age in exactly the same way, and this example has aged with unusually strong visual character.
The Datejust is already one of Rolex’s most important everyday luxury watches, but a dial like this moves the watch into a different category. The combination of the 36mm Oyster case, white gold fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, caliber 3135 movement, and original tropical Stardust dial makes this a highly distinctive vintage Datejust with real collector appeal.
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