Quick Comparison Guide: Two Tone Rolex Datejust 16203, 16233, 16263, 116203, 116233 & 116263

An absolute classic in Rolex’s lineup, the two tone Rolex Datejust has been one of the longest running models of the brand. Over the seven-decade history of the two tone Datejust, Rolex has offered a large variety of models. To help you decide which model would be perfect for you, read our comprehensive comparison guide for two tone Datejust 5-digit vs 6-digit models. This outlines the differences between the two tone Datejust 16203, 16233, 16263, 116203, 116233, and 116263.

Rolex Datejust 16203 vs. Rolex Datejust 116203

Model	Rolex Datejust 16203	Rolex Datejust 116203
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Late 1980s – Mid 2000s	Mid-2000s – Present
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	Lighter	Heavier
Crystal Type	Sapphire	Sapphire
Movement	Caliber 3135; Quickset	Caliber 3135; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium/Luminova/SuperLuminova	SuperLuminova
Bezel	Smooth (Domed); Yellow Gold	Smooth (Domed); Yellow Gold; Engraved Rehaut
Case Details	Lug Holes/No Lug Holes	No Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Oysterclasp/Crownclasp (Hidden)
Links	Hollow; D-Link	Solid; D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	Solid End Links (SEL)
Additional Notes	Early models did not have engraved rehaut

Rolex Datejust 16233 vs. Rolex Datejust 116233

Model	Rolex Datejust 16233	Rolex Datejust 116233
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Late 1980s – Mid 2000s	Mid-2000s – Present
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	Lighter	Heavier
Crystal Type	Sapphire	Sapphire
Movement	Caliber 3135; Quickset	Caliber 3135; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium/Luminova/SuperLuminova	SuperLuminova
Bezel	Fluted; Yellow Gold	Fluted; Yellow Gold; Engraved Rehaut
Case Details	Lug Holes/No Lug Holes	No Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Oysterclasp/Crownclasp (Hidden)
Links	Hollow; D-Link	Solid; D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	Solid End Links (SEL)
Additional Notes	Early models did not have engraved rehaut

Rolex Datejust 16263 vs. Rolex Datejust 116263

Model	Rolex Datejust 16263	Rolex Datejust 116263
Case Diameter	36mm	36mm
Manufacturing Period	Late 1980s – Mid 2000s	Mid-2000s – Early 2010s
Metal Type	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold	Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Weight	Lighter	Heavier
Crystal Type	Sapphire	Sapphire
Movement	Caliber 3135; Quickset	Caliber 3135; Quickset
Dial Lume	Tritium/Luminova/SuperLuminova	SuperLuminova
Bezel	Engine Turned; Yellow Gold; Rotating “Turn-O-Graph” Bezel	Fluted; Yellow Gold; Rotating “Turn-O-Graph” Bezel; Engraved Rehaut
Case Details	Lug Holes/No Lug Holes	No Lug Holes
Bracelet	Oyster/Jubilee	Oyster/Jubilee
Clasp	Flip	Oysterclasp/Crownclasp (Hidden)
Links	Hollow; D-Link	Solid; D-Link
End Pieces	End Pieces	Solid End Links (SEL)
Additional Notes	Early models did not have engraved rehaut

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