Rolex Datejust 116334

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About the Rolex Datejust 116334

The Rolex Datejust 116334 is the Steel + White Gold reference of the Datejust II, produced from 2009 through 2016. When Rolex unveiled the Datejust II at Baselworld 2009, the 116334 launched alongside the all-Oystersteel 116300 and the Yellow Rolesor 116333 as the brand's first-ever 41mm Datejust. The 116334 features a 41mm Oyster case in Oystersteel paired with a fluted 18k white gold bezel, sapphire crystal, and the exclusive Caliber 3136 movement. Because the gold is limited to the bezel only, the 116334 reads as a predominantly steel watch on the wrist. It is also the most accessible way to own a Rolex with a fluted gold bezel. Rolex only ever produces fluted bezels in solid gold, which makes White Rolesor watches like the 116334 the entry point to that signature Rolex design trait. Along with its sibling 116333, the 116334 launched the now-iconic Wimbledon dial in 2009. With 42 recorded sales in February 2026, the 116334 ranks in the top 1% of all tracked watches by popularity according to WatchCharts secondary market data, despite being a discontinued reference. At WatchGuys, every Rolex Datejust 116334 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 116334 Unique

The 116334 occupies a distinctive position in the Datejust catalog as the most discreet way to wear a fluted gold bezel. Because white gold is visually almost indistinguishable from polished steel, the 116334 has a subtle "stealth wealth" quality that the Yellow Rolesor 116333 cannot match. The fluted bezel catches light and signals quality up close, but the watch reads as steel from across a room. This design balance is exactly why the 116334's modern successor, the Datejust 41 ref. 126334, is currently the single most popular Datejust reference on the pre-owned market. The same buyer logic applies to the discontinued 116334. 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 116334 wears with substantial Datejust II proportions: thicker angular lugs and a wider, more prominent fluted bezel that gives it more wrist presence than the slimmer Datejust 41 successor. Like all Datejust II references, the 116334 was fitted exclusively with the Oyster bracelet. Browse the full Rolex Datejust II collection or our Rolex Wimbledon dial selection for additional configurations.

Rolex Datejust 116334 Price

Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 116334 prices typically range from $9,500 to $12,000 depending on condition, dial, and accessories. Standard black, white, and silver index dial examples sit in the lower half of the range. Wimbledon dials, Azzurro blue Roman numeral dials, and complete sets with box and papers trade at the upper end. Diamond hour marker variants and rare configurations can reach $13,000 to $15,000+. According to WatchCharts secondary market data, the 116334 has the strongest fundamentals of any Datejust II reference. Its Risk score of 47/100 (Medium Risk) is the lowest in the Datejust II family. It ranks in the top 1% of all tracked watches by sales volume despite being discontinued, with 339 listings on Chrono24 representing the deepest market liquidity of the three Datejust II references. The median sell time of 22 days is the fastest in the Datejust II family. The 116334 has traded on the secondary market for 5,863 days (longer than 96% of qualifying watches), indicating an established market with deep historical pricing data. However, like the rest of the Datejust II family, the 116334 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 116334 is the most liquid and most popular of the Datejust II references, offering buyers an established market for one of the most accessible fluted-gold-bezel Rolex watches ever produced. The 116334 sits below the current-production Rolex Datejust 126334 on the secondary market, with deeper context available in our Rolex Datejust II buyer's guide.

Rolex 116334 vs. 126334 vs. Datejust II Family

Within the Datejust II family, the 116334 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 entry point. The Rolex Datejust 116333 is the Yellow Rolesor option with an 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, crown, and bracelet center links for the classic warm two-tone Rolesor look. The 116334 occupies the middle ground: more dressy than the smooth-bezel 116300, more discreet than the overtly gold 116333. Stepping forward, the Rolex Datejust 126334 is the current-production successor that replaced the 116334 in 2017. Both share the same 41mm case format and 18k white gold fluted bezel, but the 126334 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 126334 wears noticeably more refined and trades at a meaningful premium, while the 116334 offers the chunkier Datejust II aesthetic at a lower price point.

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Rolex Datejust 116334 FAQ

• What years was the Rolex Datejust 116334 produced?

  The Rolex Datejust 116334 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 116333 (Yellow Rolesor) 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 116334 specifically succeeded by the 126334 in 2017. Production year on a specific 116334 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 116334 cost?

  Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 116334 prices typically range from $9,500 to $12,000 depending on condition, dial, and accessories. Standard black, white, and silver index dial examples sit in the lower half of the range. Wimbledon dials, Azzurro blue Roman numeral dials, and complete sets with box and papers trade at the upper end. Diamond hour marker variants and rare configurations can reach $13,000 to $15,000+. According to WatchCharts secondary market data, the 116334 has a Risk score of 47/100 (Medium Risk) and ranks in the top 1% of all tracked watches by sales volume despite being discontinued. The median sell time of 22 days is the fastest in the Datejust II family. Like the rest of the Datejust II family, the 116334 has not appreciated meaningfully over the past five years, but its strong popularity and liquidity profile make it the most established secondary market option of the three Datejust II references.

• Is the Rolex 116334 the cheapest Rolex with a fluted gold bezel?

  Among current and recent Rolex production, White Rolesor Datejust references like the 116334 are typically the most accessible way to own a Rolex with a fluted gold bezel. Rolex only produces fluted bezels in solid gold, never in steel, so any Datejust with a fluted bezel must contain at least 18k gold somewhere on the watch. White Rolesor configurations limit the gold to the bezel only, with the case and bracelet remaining in Oystersteel, which keeps the overall gold content lower than Yellow Rolesor or Everose Rolesor configurations. On the discontinued pre-owned market, the 116334 typically trades below both the Yellow Rolesor 116333 and the current-production Datejust 41 references. For the absolute lowest entry to a fluted gold bezel Rolex, the 36mm steel and white gold Datejust 116234 also remains a strong option.

• What is the difference between the Rolex 116334 and the Rolex 126334?

  Both are 41mm Datejust references in Oystersteel with fluted 18k white gold bezels and the same 100 meters of water resistance. The Rolex 116334 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 at 12.2mm thick. The Rolex 126334 is the current-production Datejust 41 successor that replaced it in 2017, powered by the new-generation Caliber 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve, a Chronergy escapement, and slimmer proportions at 11.7mm thick. The 126334 is available on either the Oyster or Jubilee bracelet, while the 116334 was only ever fitted with the Oyster bracelet. The 116334 trades at a meaningful discount on the secondary market versus the 126334, making it the more accessible way to own a 41mm Datejust with a white gold fluted bezel.

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

  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 for the case and bracelet with a fluted 18k white gold bezel, the most discreet two-tone configuration. The Rolex 116333 uses Oystersteel paired with 18k yellow gold for the bezel, crown, and bracelet center links, the most overt 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.

• Did the Wimbledon dial originate on the Rolex 116334?

  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 116334 hold distinct collector interest as the first generation to feature this iconic dial.

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