{"product_id":"2000-rolex-datejust-blue-dial-unpolished-ref-16220","title":"2000 Rolex Datejust Blue Dial (Ref. 16220)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eThe reference 16220 is part of the later five-digit Datejust generation, a period where Rolex had fully refined the formula without pushing into the bulkier proportions that came later. It carries the classic 36mm case, drilled lugs on earlier examples, and the reliable automatic movement that defined the brand through the 1990s into the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"436\"\u003eWhat separates the 16220 from the more commonly seen 16234 is the bezel. Instead of fluted white gold, you get an engine-turned steel bezel that feels more understated and slightly more utilitarian. Rolex discontinued this bezel style not long after, which has made these references more interesting over time as fewer clean examples remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eDial selection is where these watches start to become difficult. Blue dials, especially ones that have held their tone and avoided damage, are getting harder to come by. It is one of the more versatile configurations Rolex offered, shifting from almost black in low light to a richer blue in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eWriter's Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Datejust you would want to own. The blue dial does most of the work. It is not loud, but it gives the watch just enough personality that you do not feel like you are wearing the standard silver or champagne option many default to. The engine-turned bezel on these keeps the watch a bit more casual and wearable day to day, especially on a Jubilee like this. When the case is still sharp, and the bracelet is tight, these hit differently. It feels like you are getting the full original experience, not a worn down version of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datejust (Ref. 16220)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel engine-turned 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