Rolex Datejust 116333

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About the Rolex Datejust 116333

The Rolex Datejust 116333 is the Yellow Rolesor reference of the Datejust II, produced from 2009 through 2016. When Rolex unveiled the Datejust II at Baselworld 2009, the 116333 launched alongside the all-Oystersteel 116300 and the steel + white gold 116334 as the brand's first-ever 41mm Datejust. The 116333 features a 41mm Oyster case in Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel paired with 18k yellow gold), a fluted 18k yellow gold bezel, sapphire crystal, and the exclusive Caliber 3136 movement. It is one of the two original references to debut the now-iconic Wimbledon dial (slate grey with green-outlined Roman numerals) in 2009, alongside the 116334. With 70 recorded sales in January 2026, the 116333 ranks in the top 2% of all tracked watches by popularity according to WatchCharts secondary market data, despite being a discontinued reference. At WatchGuys, every Rolex Datejust 116333 listed in our Rolex watches collection is authenticated by our in-house watchmakers and ships with a 2-year warranty.

What Makes the Rolex Datejust 116333 Unique

The 116333 holds two distinct claims to historical importance in the Datejust catalog. First, it was part of the original three-reference launch that introduced 41mm sizing to the Datejust line, ending 64 years of 36mm-only production. Second, the 116333 (along with its steel + white gold sibling 116334) was the original reference to debut the Wimbledon dial, the slate-grey-with-green-Roman-numerals configuration that has since become one of the most popular dial designs in the entire Rolex catalog. The dial earned its nickname through the visual association with the green grass courts of the Wimbledon Championships, where Rolex has been the official timekeeper, and the green-and-white color scheme that defines the tournament. Inside the case sits the Caliber 3136, a movement Rolex developed exclusively for the Datejust II featuring a larger mainplate, the proprietary blue Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers. The 116333 wears with substantial Datejust II proportions: thicker angular lugs and a wider bezel profile that gives it more wrist presence than the slimmer Datejust 41 successor that replaced it. Like all Datejust II references, the 116333 was fitted exclusively with the Oyster bracelet. Browse the full Rolex Datejust II collection for all three references, or our broader two-tone Rolex selection.

Rolex Datejust 116333 Price

Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 116333 prices typically range from $11,000 to $14,000 depending on condition, dial, and accessories. Champagne and silver index dial examples sit in the lower half of the range. Wimbledon dials trade at the upper end and into premium territory, with diamond markers and rare configurations reaching $15,000+. According to WatchCharts secondary market data, the 116333 has a Risk score of 49/100 (Medium Risk) and ranks in the top 2% of all tracked watches by sales volume despite being discontinued. The reference has more predictable price performance than 74% of watches and has traded on the secondary market for over 5,600 days (longer than 95% of qualifying watches), indicating an established market with deep historical pricing data. However, like the rest of the Datejust II family, the 116333 has not appreciated meaningfully on the secondary market in recent years, with prices effectively flat over the past five-year period. The honest framing is that the 116333 is best understood as a popularity and accessibility play rather than an appreciation play, offering buyers an established, liquid market for one of the most recognizable Yellow Rolesor configurations ever produced. The 116333 sits below the current-production Rolex Datejust 126333 on the secondary market, with deeper context available in our Rolex Datejust II buyer's guide.

Rolex 116333 vs. 126333 vs. Datejust II Family

Within the Datejust II family, the 116333 sits alongside two sibling references that share the same 41mm case, Caliber 3136 movement, sapphire crystal, and Oyster bracelet. The Rolex Datejust 116300 is the all-Oystersteel option with a smooth polished steel bezel, the most affordable Datejust II. The Rolex Datejust 116334 is the steel + white gold option with an 18k white gold fluted bezel and an all-Oystersteel case and bracelet. The 116333 is the most visually distinctive of the three, with 18k yellow gold integrated across the bezel, crown, and bracelet center links for the classic warm two-tone Rolesor look. Stepping forward, the Rolex Datejust 126333 is the current-production successor that replaced the 116333 in 2016. Both share the same 41mm Yellow Rolesor format and fluted yellow gold bezel, but the 126333 features slimmer lugs, a thinner bezel, the new-generation Caliber 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve (versus 48 hours on the Caliber 3136), and the option of a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet. The 126333 wears noticeably more refined and trades at a meaningful premium, while the 116333 offers the chunkier Datejust II aesthetic at a lower price point.

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Rolex Datejust 116333 FAQ

• What years was the Rolex Datejust 116333 produced?

  The Rolex Datejust 116333 was produced from 2009 through 2016, a roughly seven-year run. It was unveiled at Baselworld 2009 alongside the Datejust II 116300 (full Oystersteel) and 116334 (Steel and White Gold) as part of the original three-reference launch that introduced 41mm sizing to the Datejust line. Rolex discontinued the entire Datejust II lineup in 2016 and replaced it with the Datejust 41, with the 116333 specifically succeeded by the 126333 in 2016. Production year on a specific 116333 can be confirmed by the warranty card date or estimated from the random serial number engraved on the rehaut between the dial and the crystal.

• How much does a Rolex Datejust 116333 cost?

  Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 116333 prices typically range from $11,000 to $14,000 depending on condition, dial, and accessories. Champagne and silver index dial examples sit in the lower half of the range. Wimbledon dials trade at the upper end and into premium territory, with diamond markers and rare configurations reaching $15,000+. According to WatchCharts secondary market data, the 116333 has a Risk score of 49/100 (Medium Risk) and ranks in the top 2% of all tracked watches by sales volume despite being discontinued. Like the rest of the Datejust II family, the 116333 has not appreciated meaningfully over the past five years, so it is best understood as a popularity and accessibility play rather than an appreciation play.

• Did the Wimbledon dial originate on the Rolex 116333?

  Yes, the Wimbledon dial debuted on the Datejust II in 2009, specifically on the steel + white gold 116334 and the Yellow Rolesor 116333. The slate-grey-with-green-Roman-numerals configuration earned its nickname through the visual association with the grass courts of the Wimbledon Championships, where Rolex has been the official timekeeper, and the green-and-white color scheme that defines the tournament. When Rolex discontinued the Datejust II in 2016 and replaced it with the Datejust 41, the Wimbledon dial carried forward to the new-generation references (126300, 126334, 126333, 126331) and was later expanded to the 36mm Datejust lineup. The dial has been in continuous production since 2009, making it one of the longest-running and most popular special dial configurations in the current Rolex catalog. The original Datejust II Wimbledon references like the 116333 hold distinct collector interest as the first generation to feature this iconic dial.

• What is the difference between the Rolex 116333 and the Rolex 126333?

  Both are 41mm Yellow Rolesor Datejust references with fluted 18k yellow gold bezels and the same 100 meters of water resistance. The Rolex 116333 is the discontinued Datejust II reference produced from 2009 through 2016, powered by the exclusive Caliber 3136 with a 48-hour power reserve, with thicker angular lugs and a wider bezel that gives the watch a more substantial wrist presence. The Rolex 126333 is the current-production Datejust 41 successor that replaced it in 2016, powered by the new-generation Caliber 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve, a Chronergy escapement, and slimmer lugs and bezel that give the watch a more refined profile. The 126333 is available on either the Oyster or Jubilee bracelet, while the 116333 was only ever fitted with the Oyster bracelet. The 116333 trades at a meaningful discount on the secondary market versus the 126333, making it the more accessible way to own a 41mm Yellow Rolesor Datejust.

• What is the difference between the 116333, 116300, and 116334?

  All three are 41mm Datejust II references from the same generation, with identical 41mm Oyster cases, sapphire crystals, Caliber 3136 movements, and Oyster bracelets. Rolex never offered any Datejust II reference on a Jubilee bracelet. The differences are in the bezel and bracelet metal. The Rolex 116300 is the all-Oystersteel option with a smooth polished steel bezel, the most accessible entry point at the lowest price tier. The Rolex 116334 uses Oystersteel everywhere except the fluted 18k white gold bezel, the most discreet two-tone configuration with the gold limited to the bezel only. The Rolex 116333 uses Oystersteel paired with 18k yellow gold for the bezel, crown, and bracelet center links, the most classic warm two-tone Rolesor look. Pricing typically follows the gold content, with the 116300 most accessible, the 116334 in the middle, and the 116333 at the top of the range due to its higher gold content.

• What dials are available on the Rolex 116333?

  The Rolex 116333 was offered with a wide selection of dials throughout its 2009 to 2016 production run. The most sought-after configuration is the Wimbledon dial (slate grey with green-outlined Roman numerals and yellow gold-tone hands), which the 116333 helped debut. Other classic options include champagne with index markers, silver with luminous batons, black with Roman numerals, and white. Diamond hour marker variants are also available across multiple base dial colors and command a premium on the secondary market. The Wimbledon configuration typically trades at the top of the 116333 price range, with collectors valuing the Datejust II as the original platform for that dial. All dial configurations were paired exclusively with the Oyster bracelet during the 116333's production run.

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