Finding a Rolex for my birth year

[alexwumbo]

Hello everyone!

I am looking to purchase a Rolex Datejust 36 that was manufactured in the year 2000, the year I was born. I have been researching the models and it seems like there were three reference models made.

1. 16234
2. 16200
3. 16220

Upon looking at eBay and Chrono24, I am a little confused with the design features and characteristics. If anyone is knowledgable about these models I would greatly appreciate a message.

Thank you!

[OG1982]

Welcome.

In the first instance, I would use Google or similar to find out as much as you can about these references. Following from that, if there are any gaps that need filling, come back with specific questions and I'm guessing there will be someone here that knows the answer.

[inadeje]

Here are examples of how you’d refine the search on chrono24. As you can see I limited to the first reference, only in United States and only 2000





You can then create an “off chrono24” list of grey dealers for the watches you see as attractive and contact them directly. Be aware that I think C24 charges around 6% to the seller so you’d be looking to at least get that discount through a direct sale. It’s better not to contact them saying you saw the watch on c24 instead say “I see you have a X available for sale, is it still available?”




Hope that helps. Good luck.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum and good luck

[pk552502]

don't forget about the 16233 that's the two tone model and may just be the most classic of the bunch. I would lean toward a 16233, 16234 or 16220. The 16200 I believe has the smooth bezel and I don't like that one as much.