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Condition: Excellent (little to no signs of wear)
Year: 2001 (K-Serial)
Scope: Box & Papers, OH Receipt 2009
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 3135
Case Width: 36mm
Strap Length: 7.50"
Listing ID: 220001744
Price: Offered at $5950 shipped. Wire, Zelle, or Crypto
Our Take
The 16220 straddles between the perfect blend of vintage and modern. The ref. 16220 was among the first five-digit offerings within the Datejust family, and importantly one of the first to also use a sapphire crystal. This example features a stainless steel "engine-turned" bezel and a blue roman numeral dial. This watch is the perfect blend if you’re looking for a more sporty semi-vintage Datejust.
This particular model, reference 16220, is in outstanding pre-owned shape, showing only slight signs of use. It underwent a mini service in January 2024 which included new gaskets ensuring water resistance, timing tests to run within COSC rating, along with a light polish to ensure the factory finishes are preserved. The watch includes the original inner/outer box, papers, and hangtag.
