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Old 24 June 2012, 08:17 PM   #1
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Icon5 Rolex Datejust 116233 launch year?

Hey guys, traweld the net and forum to find accurate info on when the DJ 16233 was faded out and 116233 introduced - but failed to find anything definite!

A guestimation from checking out watches on Ebay would seem to indicate around 2004-2005. Can anyone confirm that?

Many thanks for reading - Im sure there's someone savy that can put me straight!
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Old 24 June 2012, 09:09 PM   #2
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Hey guys, traweld the net and forum to find accurate info on when the DJ 16233 was faded out and 116233 introduced - but failed to find anything definite!

A guestimation from checking out watches on Ebay would seem to indicate around 2004-2005. Can anyone confirm that?

Many thanks for reading - Im sure there's someone savy that can put me straight!
No one can give a accurate date for when the 116233 started to appear but around Sept 2004 is close enough.Not a lot has changed with the DJ since the 16233 back in 1988 its the same movement only main difference a few fonts and minor cosmetic details.
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Old 25 June 2012, 04:54 AM   #3
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Nice one guys, thats just what I needed to complete my research on this model!

Am I then right in assuming that this change you mention (from the previous series) as from 1988 coincides with the DJ getting sapphire glass?
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Old 25 June 2012, 07:39 AM   #4
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Excellent, thats really helpful! Ive actually ordered "The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book" to help me learn more about this stuff - been told its a great book to find out all this kind of info...

Thanks guys for the feedback!
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