Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 116201, in excellent conditions, with a black dial with racing pattern, full set. This 116201 is made of gold and steel, including bracelet and bezel. One of the biggest changes Rolex has made to their production base in recent years is their switch from 316L stainless steel to 904L. The ref. 1162XX series were the first Datejusts cast in the new metal. The reference 116201 is a 36mm watch. For many, 36mm is a relatively small watch (at least by modern standards), but the Datejust has always had an uncanny knack for shrugging off perceptions that apply to virtually all its competitors. A bit of its story: Rolex DateJust (inspired by Rolex Bubbleback) was first introduced in 1945 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rolex. The Datejust is one of the earliest Rolex models that survives till today. From its debut way back in 1945, a revolutionary launch that put the brand firmly on the map, it has remained at the top of the company’s bestseller list for three quarters of a century. Rolex’s ref. 162XX series of Datejust watches first emerged in 1988, a replacement for the relatively short-lived ref. 160XX range. Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference: 116201 Case Material: Steel/Gold Movement: Automatic Dimension: 36 mm Dial: Black Racing Crystal: Sapphire Bracelet Type: Oyster Bracelet Material: Steel/Gold Bezel Material: Rose Gold Original Box: Yes Original Papers: Yes Condition: Very Good NOTE: If you participate in an auction that will close after the 20th of December, please consider that we might not make the delivery in time for the holiday period. In this next two weeks there are a lot of delays both due to holidays and due to delays of shippers. So consider some extra days in our deliveries. We will be able to return to the normal shipping times after the 2nd of January.