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emc894 · 3 April 2011, 03:15 AM

Hi everyone,

I just bought this datejust with a fluted bezel but I recently read that 16220 is an SS engine turned bezel. Does that mean this is an aftermarket replacement? Also, are all fluted DJ bezels gold? I just paid via paypal but the seller has a 72 hour return policy and I am sure paypal has some protection as well.

Thanks a lot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

sullycape · 3 April 2011, 06:21 AM

The watch looks good to me, the bezel should be white gold. I don't know if there is a way to tell if the bezel is after market.

Looks like a fine watch, enjoy!

emc894 · 3 April 2011, 08:12 AM

Thanks. My first rolex so I am pretty excited. So not all 16220 DJs are SS engine turned?

glocati · 3 April 2011, 02:14 PM

Actually the 16220 reference is indeed stainless steel with a stainless steel engine turned bezel. The 16234 is a ss with a white gold fluted bezel.

It is not uncommon to find a 16220 where someone has retrofitted a a WG fluted bezel in lieu of the SS bezel. It could be a Rolex or an aftemarket one.

Looks like a real nice Datejust from the pics and that appears to be a genuine WG bezel to me. (not a cheap aftermarket ss fluted bezel) It has a different hue than the SS.

I wouldn't worry to much about it. It would be interesting to see if the case is stamped 16220 or 16234.

Either way, congrats on a nice watch.

dbphotos · 3 April 2011, 02:19 PM

Yep, I had the 16220 with the regular bezel and yours looks fine. Looks consistent with white gold.

Congratulations! The first is just the beginning of an addiction! :-)

roxytico · 9 June 2015, 02:16 AM

emc894 - How are you like this DateJust? Any thoughts on what it's like on the wrist? I am thinking about purchasing one similar to yours, with the engine-turned.. would be my first rolex.

https://www.bobswatches.com/images/z...220-106933.jpg

jvmartin · 9 June 2015, 07:21 PM

16220 does indeed denote an engine turned bezel but I have seen on several occasions a fluted bezel added on. It is often cheaper to do this than buy a 16234 model straight out.

I am on the fence regarding this bezel's originality. I would have it checked out. Original white gold bezels from this vintage are stamped on the back with 2 tiny circles with a Rolex crown in those circles.

Old Expat Beast · 9 June 2015, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roxytico

emc894 - How are you like this DateJust? Any thoughts on what it's like on the wrist? I am thinking about purchasing one similar to yours, with the engine-turned.. would be my first rolex.

https://www.bobswatches.com/images/z...220-106933.jpg

Don't hold your breath, the OP hasn't posted in more than four years.

jstringer · 8 March 2019, 01:39 PM

what is an engine turned bezel? just a flat/ plain bezel that's not fluted?

also, i'm wondering what is the difference between a 16234 and a 16220 datejust if someone can educate me please

007timer · 8 March 2019, 01:44 PM

Is it me or does that bracelet have a lot of stretch.

Old Expat Beast · 8 March 2019, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstringer

what is an engine turned bezel? just a flat/ plain bezel that's not fluted?

also, i'm wondering what is the difference between a 16234 and a 16220 datejust if someone can educate me please

Please start a new thread if you have a question. Don't dig up ancient ones. Thanks

3 April 2011, 03:15 AM	#1
emc894 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 4	Datejust 16220 Hi everyone, I just bought this datejust with a fluted bezel but I recently read that 16220 is an SS engine turned bezel. Does that mean this is an aftermarket replacement? Also, are all fluted DJ bezels gold? I just paid via paypal but the seller has a 72 hour return policy and I am sure paypal has some protection as well. Thanks a lot. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

3 April 2011, 02:19 PM	#5
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Yep, I had the 16220 with the regular bezel and yours looks fine. Looks consistent with white gold. Congratulations! The first is just the beginning of an addiction! :-) __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

9 June 2015, 02:16 AM	#6
roxytico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Dana L. Brown Location: California Watch: V-MAC ANTIMAGNETIC Posts: 77	How do you like the 16220? emc894 - How are you like this DateJust? Any thoughts on what it's like on the wrist? I am thinking about purchasing one similar to yours, with the engine-turned.. would be my first rolex. https://www.bobswatches.com/images/z...220-106933.jpg

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3 April 2011, 06:21 AM	#2
sullycape Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Bass River Watch: OYSTER DATE Posts: 32	The watch looks good to me, the bezel should be white gold. I don't know if there is a way to tell if the bezel is after market. Looks like a fine watch, enjoy!

3 April 2011, 08:12 AM	#3
emc894 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 4	Thanks. My first rolex so I am pretty excited. So not all 16220 DJs are SS engine turned?

3 April 2011, 02:14 PM	#4
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Actually the 16220 reference is indeed stainless steel with a stainless steel engine turned bezel. The 16234 is a ss with a white gold fluted bezel. It is not uncommon to find a 16220 where someone has retrofitted a a WG fluted bezel in lieu of the SS bezel. It could be a Rolex or an aftemarket one. Looks like a real nice Datejust from the pics and that appears to be a genuine WG bezel to me. (not a cheap aftermarket ss fluted bezel) It has a different hue than the SS. I wouldn't worry to much about it. It would be interesting to see if the case is stamped 16220 or 16234. Either way, congrats on a nice watch.

9 June 2015, 07:21 PM	#7
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	16220 does indeed denote an engine turned bezel but I have seen on several occasions a fluted bezel added on. It is often cheaper to do this than buy a 16234 model straight out. I am on the fence regarding this bezel's originality. I would have it checked out. Original white gold bezels from this vintage are stamped on the back with 2 tiny circles with a Rolex crown in those circles.

8 March 2019, 01:39 PM	#9
jstringer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NH Posts: 1	what is an engine turned bezel? just a flat/ plain bezel that's not fluted? also, i'm wondering what is the difference between a 16234 and a 16220 datejust if someone can educate me please

8 March 2019, 01:44 PM	#10
007timer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,383	Is it me or does that bracelet have a lot of stretch.

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