The Rolex Datejust has served as the foundation of Rolex's product lineup since 1945. This particular reference 16220 from 1998 presents itself as a perfect choice for a daily timepiece. As a 5-digit reference of the Datejust it incorporates all the modern advancements within vintage specifications. It features a sapphire crystal, a date window at 3 o'clock with a quickset function, a stainless steel engine-turned bezel, a flat style Jubilee bracelet, and operates with the iconic Caliber. 3135 automatic movement.

Condition Report:
Overall, the watch is in great condition and has been recently serviced by our watchmaker, ready for its next owner. The black stick dial is in excellent condition with minimal wear present, applied hour markers are present in 18k white gold. Around the exterior of the numerals is a white track with even tritium lume plops. Positioned at 3 o'clock is the date window, and just below the 6 o'clock marker, you'll find the tagline 'T Swiss Made T'. The sapphire crystal is clean with minor dust around the cyclops and is a welcomed update to this 5-digit reference.

The 36mm no holes case is in great condition, bearing only minor hairline scratches and minor wear. Even after a minor polish, the case edges are original to its design. The crown, located at 3 o'clock, can be wound smoothly and operates without any resistance - there is also the ability to set the date with the quickset function. The 62510H flat style Jubilee bracelet features '555B' endlinks, it exhibits a slight sag which is expected considering its age. It accommodates large wrist sizes since the full 22 links are provided. Finally, the watch's "U" serial number, indicates a production date of 1998. The watch is accompanied with its original papers, inner box, outer box, calendar card 1998/1999, Rolex wallet, chronometer booklet, Datejust booklet and swing tag.

Personal Comments: 
The Datejust is one of the easiest watches to wear; the ability to pair it with anything from a double-breasted suit to even sweatpants while making a grocery run concludes that it is the perfect companion for anyone. We personally believe a vintage Datejust is a must-have for any collector to own or for anyone looking for their first Rolex. If you would like to learn more about the Rolex Datejust, please read our article here: Why The Rolex Datejust Is Perfection.