Model Reference
PRE-OWNED ROLEX 116300 DATEJUST II WATCHES
Production Years:
Rolex Datejust II 116300 appeared in 2009 and has made some modifications in the series which was famous for its 36mm case size for a long time. Enlarging the Datejust watch and increasing its diameter to 41mm, Rolex has succeeded in making a wristwatch that has more wrist presence, while preserving all features which have made the Datejust series well-known throughout many years, like date function, Cyclops lens, and Oyster case design.
The reference number 116300 has been in production until 2016, thus Datejust II has been only a brief episode in the history of the entire Datejust line. In the year when Datejust II stopped being produced, Datejust 41 appeared. It was also larger in diameter and had other proportions and a new generation movement installed. Thus, Rolex Datejust II 116300 can be regarded as Rolex's first approach to creating 41mm Datejust.
Defining Features
Unlike Datejust II variants that incorporate both steel and a precious metal bezel, the 116300 uses only stainless steel for the exterior of the watch. Its 41mm Oyster case is enclosed with a bezel made of smooth steel that is also joined with the Oyster bracelet for a consistent metal body from the bezel to the case and the bracelet. The smooth bezel is especially important to the reference because it eliminates the sharper reflections caused by fluting on the Datejust and makes the case look sleek.
The Rolex 116300 has been fitted with a scratch proof sapphire crystal along with the iconic Cyclops lens above the date aperture at 3 o'clock. The Oyster case of the watch offers water resistance up to 100 metres, thanks to the screw down Twinlock winding crown. Various dials have been made available for this particular reference, featuring blue, black, silver finishes and different styles of hour markers. Consequently, dial choice plays an important role in the appearance of a pre owned 116300.
Powering the watch is the automatic Rolex Calibre 3136, a movement specifically associated with the Datejust II generation. It offers approximately 48 hours of power reserve and incorporates Rolex's Parachrom hairspring, developed for greater resistance to shocks and temperature variations. The movement controls the hours, minutes and seconds together with an instantaneous date display and stop seconds functionality for precise setting.
About Rolex Datejust Model Number 116300:
The dimensions of the 116300 are responsible for its distinctive place among the traditional Datejust 36 and the newer Datejust 41. Rolex not only made the case bigger. They created the Datejust II with a wide bezel, big hour markers and a thick case design, adding more visual volume to the dial and its surrounding architecture. Thus, on the wrist, the 116300 is noticeably more massive compared to the other models of Datejust.
The plain bezel of the 116300 adds another distinguishing feature. It creates a much more modern look in comparison with the fluted bezel that adds the Datejust flavor to the watch. The fluted bezel of the 116334 makes it possible to compare the 116300 with this model that also has Datejust II proportions, but an 18 ct white gold fluted bezel.
The reference also sits at an interesting mechanical point in Rolex history. Its Calibre 3136 belongs to the long established 31 series movement family, while the Datejust 41 generation that followed moved to the Calibre 3235 and its approximately 70 hour power reserve. For buyers specifically interested in the Datejust II, the appeal of the 116300 therefore lies in the complete combination: 41mm proportions, smooth steel bezel, Oystersteel construction, Oyster bracelet and Calibre 3136.
At a Glance
- 41mm Oystersteel case
- Oyster bracelet
- Date window
- Smooth bezel
- Rolex 3136 calibre with automatic movement
- Water-resistant to 100M
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