Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 with black dial – SS – Cal 3135 – 1999

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 with black dial – SS – Cal 3135 – 1999.

Good condition Rolex Perpetual Datejust with ref 16220 from 1999.  The watch has a round black dial with gold baton for each hour. The cyclop window for the date is at 3 o’clock. The watch has gold stick hands for hours and minutes. It is a Swiss Made model. The watch comes with a white gold bezel and Rolex crown. This watch has a sapphire crystal. It is a stainless-steel screwed back case. It is a serial number A161XXX and dates the watch to 1999. It is an automatic movement with caliber 3135 with 31 jewels. The watch comes with stainless steel jubilee bracelet and double Rolex clasp. Width between lugs is 20mm. The length of the bracelet is 7.5 inches. It is a full set with box, paper, and manuals.

History

In 1905, Hans Wilsdorf founded in London “ Wilsdorf & Davis” a wholesaler company. The same year, he signed a contract to distribute the Aegler wristwatches brand in UK. In 1908, he creates his own brand called “Rolex” abbreviation of “Rolling Export”. In 1914, Wilsdorf won a class “A” rating certificate from the Kew observatory in England. In 1914, “Les Fils de jean Aegler become Rolex Watch Co. Aegler SA, Manufacture d’Horlogerie”. In 1920, Wilsdorf founded “Montres Rolex SA” in Geneva. In 1926, he patented a watchcase with a screw down crown. In 1927 the “Oyster” was born when Mercedes Gleitze crossed the Channel in 15 hours and 15 minutes. In 1931, came the “Perpetual”, then the “Datejust” in 1945. Since 2000, Rolex makes its own movements and produce over 700,000 watches a year many being iconic like the Daytona, Submariner or the Prince to name a few.

Technical details

Rolex automatic movement with caliber Rolex 3135 with 31 jewels and 28,800 A/h and 42 hours of power reserve.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 36mm


Length including lugs: 43mm