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The Index — Vintage watches, decoded.References, dials and variants up to 2000

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Rolex
Datejust
16220

Datejust 16220

c. 1988–?1 variant

All-steel member of the 162xx generation (1988 on), with caliber 3135 and the Datejust’s first sapphire crystal.

Photo of the documented piece at Antiquorum · Photo: Antiquorum · © Antiquorum, used with permission · Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-16220-datejust-lot-349-383

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Variants over time

Production years have not been recorded for these variants.

Variants

Grey Linen DialUndated
Grey linen-textured dial. Antiquorum example: circa 1988, case L 885,479.
Linen dialDateCyclops

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 16220
Category: Dress
Production: c. 1988–?
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 36 mm
Chronometer: Yes

More specifications (4)

Date: Yes
Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops lens
Movement: Automatic

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AutomaticA mechanical movement wound by a rotor as the watch moves on the wrist.

Calibers

3135

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

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