2006 Rolex Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Roulette Wheel - Papers (Ref. 116233) and a “Tropical” rubber strap—Patek

and a “Tropical” rubber strap—Patek Philippe’s first use of such a material

By the end of WW II

Upper: Buttero

Hands: Original hands present with matching tritium and the correct orange 24-hour hand

and a level of finishing that differed substantially from the brand’s standard production offerings of the period

2006 Rolex Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Roulette Wheel - Papers (Ref. 116233) and a “Tropical” rubber strap—PatekWorth A Read History and Significance The Rolex Datejust is one of the most enduring designs in modern watchmaking, introduced in 1945 as the first automatic wristwatch with an automatically changing date. Over the decades, it has remained largely unchanged in concept, but small refinements across references have kept it current. The 116233 sits within that evolution as a modernized five digit successor, bringing updated proportions, a more robust