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fungalicon · 6 March 2019, 07:25 AM

Hi, I’ve been searching for a gift for my significant other and I came across this 16233 (see link). It’s one of the few Rolexes I’m really drawn to but I have no idea if it’s 100% factory or custom. I’ve only found a few for sale and, of course, those listings claim it’s authentic.

Has anyone seen this dial in person? Or better yet, can confirm this is a factory dial?

Thanks!

(Sorry, can't post links yet)
awadwatches dot com
/product/rolex-16233-datejust-factory-onyx-diamond-dial-full-set-unpolished-box-papers/

fungalicon · 7 March 2019, 01:02 AM

Figured out file attachments. Here's what the dial looks like.

Tangier11 · 7 March 2019, 03:04 AM

I have never seen that dial. The diamonds themselves are larger than a standard diamond dial of that vintage. However, I have owned and been into Rolexes for 30 years and I learn of new stuff every day.....soo my answer is I have no idea

Onikage · 7 March 2019, 03:11 AM

I believe that's Factory. Very nice.

fungalicon · 8 March 2019, 11:48 AM

Fishing for more expertise! I'd love to make this my first Rolex (well, technically since it's a gift).

Bleu Martinez · 8 March 2019, 12:19 PM

FWIW, I have a 16018 (18k DJ) w/ this dial. The first thing I did after initially receiving it, was sending it strait to RSC. It checked out. I didn't want to post pics of it yet because I'm saving up for a bracelet for it (right now it just has a strap).

rfbassi · 5 May 2019, 05:40 AM

fungalicon - don't know if you bought it yet - but it is an earlier version on mine (10/2016 purchase new - don't know actual production date).

Can't post links to my post - but search for
"Took the Plunge - DJ - Onyx - 116233 on Oct 16, 2016 1145 am"

It is Onyx and rare as far as availability and production. I think it is usually a special order face from the master catalog. I get comments on it all the time. It attracts attention of those who look at wrists. I wanted a DJ Jubilee hidden clasp but something different - this is different.

hbombkid · 26 June 2019, 02:06 PM

Good luck to the OP but something is not adding up.

I have never heard Rolex giving back a fake.

So the movement is legit. I know it can happen but lot of work for a legit movement in a fake case.

I think I will need to follow this thread.

hbombkid · 27 June 2019, 12:30 AM

Just ignore the last comment meant for another thread

6 March 2019, 07:25 AM	#1
fungalicon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5	Authenticity check: 16233 TT with black dial, 6-9 Arabic numbers, two diamonds Hi, I’ve been searching for a gift for my significant other and I came across this 16233 (see link). It’s one of the few Rolexes I’m really drawn to but I have no idea if it’s 100% factory or custom. I’ve only found a few for sale and, of course, those listings claim it’s authentic. Has anyone seen this dial in person? Or better yet, can confirm this is a factory dial? Thanks! (Sorry, can't post links yet) awadwatches dot com /product/rolex-16233-datejust-factory-onyx-diamond-dial-full-set-unpolished-box-papers/

7 March 2019, 03:11 AM	#4
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I believe that's Factory. Very nice. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

7 March 2019, 03:04 AM	#3
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I have never seen that dial. The diamonds themselves are larger than a standard diamond dial of that vintage. However, I have owned and been into Rolexes for 30 years and I learn of new stuff every day.....soo my answer is I have no idea

8 March 2019, 11:48 AM	#5
fungalicon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5	Fishing for more expertise! I'd love to make this my first Rolex (well, technically since it's a gift).

8 March 2019, 12:19 PM	#6
Bleu Martinez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: TX Posts: 44	FWIW, I have a 16018 (18k DJ) w/ this dial. The first thing I did after initially receiving it, was sending it strait to RSC. It checked out. I didn't want to post pics of it yet because I'm saving up for a bracelet for it (right now it just has a strap).

26 June 2019, 02:06 PM	#8
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Good luck to the OP but something is not adding up. I have never heard Rolex giving back a fake. So the movement is legit. I know it can happen but lot of work for a legit movement in a fake case. I think I will need to follow this thread.

27 June 2019, 12:30 AM	#9
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Just ignore the last comment meant for another thread

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