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Datejust · 1988 to 2005
“Neo-Vintage Smooth DJ”
Grade B · 73/100Today's call: Value buy
B: solid, selective. Ranked #77 of 129 references in The Crown Index vault.
| Original retail (1998) | $3,500 |
|---|---|
| Market today | $5,200 – $6,500 |
| Vs original retail | +67% |
| 1-year trend | +5% |
The minimalist five-digit Datejust: all steel, sapphire crystal, bulletproof 3135.
The cheapest 36mm Datejust with a modern movement, and the smooth bezel reads surprisingly current.
The neo-vintage smooth-bezel Datejust: 90s production, sapphire crystal, quickset, at the bottom of the five-digit Datejust price ladder.
It's the configuration dealers recommend to people who want one vintage-leaning Rolex without the vintage headaches. Supply is wide, so the game is condition and dial: find the odd colors and crisp cases.
Our verdict: The sensible classic. Entry pricing, zero drama, gentle appreciation.
| Sizes | 36mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet material | Oystersteel (stainless) |
| Factory bracelet | Jubilee or Oyster (Jubilee most common) |
| Factory bezels | Smooth steel; Engine-turned (16220) |
| Notable dials | Silver; Blue; White Roman; Linen (premium) |
| Caliber | 3135 |
| Production | 1988 to 2005 (discontinued) |
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