Rolex Datejust 36 mm 116234 Blue Index-3 Yellow Gold/Diamonds Blue

The Rolex Datejust is arguably the most iconic dress sports watch ever made, introduced in 1945 as the first self-winding wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o'clock — a then-revolutionary complication that gave the collection its name. Across more than seven decades, the Datejust has remained in continuous production, evolving in materials and dial artistry while preserving the silhouette that made it famous. Reference 116234 represents the steel-and-white-gold chapter of the modern 36 mm Datejust, blending the accessibility of Oystersteel with the prestige of 18k white gold to create a watch that is at home in boardrooms, at black-tie dinners, and on weekend adventures alike.

The 36 mm Oyster case of the 116234 is crafted in Rolex's corrosion-resistant Oystersteel, finished with the brand's signature combination of polished and brushed surfaces that give the case its characteristic three-dimensional depth. The case is sealed by a screw-down Triplock winding crown, contributing to a water resistance of 100 meters (330 feet) — serious protection for everyday life. At 36 mm, the case diameter occupies a sweet spot that has been appreciated by wrist-size-conscious collectors for generations, sitting flush and balanced without overwhelming the wrist.

The dial presented here is finished in a rich blue, a color that Rolex executes with particular mastery — deep and saturated in low light, yet luminous and complex under bright conditions. Diamond-set hour markers replace the standard applied indices, introducing genuine gemstone sparkle to a dial that already benefits from sunburst or lacquer-style blue finishing. The 18k white gold fluted bezel frames the dial with its instantly recognizable engine-turned ridges, a design motif that dates to the earliest Datejust references and remains one of Rolex's most celebrated bezel styles. Together, the blue dial, diamond indices, and white gold fluted bezel form one of the most visually cohesive and desirable configurations within the entire 116234 family.

Powering the watch is a Rolex automatic movement, the self-winding caliber housed within this reference being a Rolex in-house manufacture movement well regarded for precision, reliability, and ease of service. Rolex movements are COSC-certified chronometers, held to accuracy standards that exceed the official Swiss chronometer threshold, and the brand's own certification goes further still. The Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel — with its three-piece flat link design — provides a secure, comfortable fit across a wide range of wrist sizes and maintains the cohesive aesthetic of the full steel case.

For collectors and first-time buyers alike, the Rolex Datejust 36 116234 in this blue diamond-index configuration represents outstanding long-term value. The Datejust is among the most liquid of all pre-owned luxury watches, recognized and desired worldwide, and the combination of diamonds, white gold, and blue dial elevates this particular example above the standard steel-and-steel variant. Bizak and Co. specializes in sourcing and presenting pre-owned Rolex watches of this caliber, and every piece is presented with full transparency regarding its condition and provenance. We invite you to contact us directly to inquire about this reference, ask any questions, and experience the Bizak standard of service.