Rolex Datejust Wood Dial ref. 16220 NOS
It’s no secret that wood dial Rolex watches are special. They have a certain level of pizzazz that is seldom harnessed by other models. This example is particularly rare as it features silver print and hour markers which add striking contrast to the grain of the burl. If that wasn’t special enough this watch is also unworn; a true new old stock gem.
Most wood dials seem to be birch and feature black print, often found with yellow gold applications made for reference 18038 and 18238 Day Dates. Those are uncommon but collectors have recognized the silver print as being particularly remarkable and it’s easy to see why. They’re gorgeous. The intersection of wood dial elegance and rugged steel case is peculiarly appealing here. The majority (still very few) of silver print burl dials are housed in white gold cases and made for Day-Date references.
This example is a reference 16220 Datejust in steel. It dates from 2003 which is the tail end of Rolex’s wood dial production. The watch is preserved in pristine new old stock condition with stickers still in tact. The dial is gorgeous and glossy, truly the star of the show here. The caseback features the personalization “From Khalifa Bin Sulman Al-Khalifa” who was the Prime Minister of Bahrain for 50 years, the longest serving Prime Minister in the world. It goes without saying, but this watch is special and we’re proud to offer it for sale.
It’s no secret that wood dial Rolex watches are special. They have a certain level of pizzazz that is seldom harnessed by other models. This example is particularly rare as it features silver print and hour markers which add striking contrast to the grain of the burl. If that wasn’t special enough this watch is also unworn; a true new old stock gem.
Most wood dials seem to be birch and feature black print, often found with yellow gold applications made for reference 18038 and 18238 Day Dates. Those are uncommon but collectors have recognized the silver print as being particularly remarkable and it’s easy to see why. They’re gorgeous. The intersection of wood dial elegance and rugged steel case is peculiarly appealing here. The majority (still very few) of silver print burl dials are housed in white gold cases and made for Day-Date references.
This example is a reference 16220 Datejust in steel. It dates from 2003 which is the tail end of Rolex’s wood dial production. The watch is preserved in pristine new old stock condition with stickers still in tact. The dial is gorgeous and glossy, truly the star of the show here. The caseback features the personalization “From Khalifa Bin Sulman Al-Khalifa” who was the Prime Minister of Bahrain for 50 years, the longest serving Prime Minister in the world. It goes without saying, but this watch is special and we’re proud to offer it for sale.
It’s no secret that wood dial Rolex watches are special. They have a certain level of pizzazz that is seldom harnessed by other models. This example is particularly rare as it features silver print and hour markers which add striking contrast to the grain of the burl. If that wasn’t special enough this watch is also unworn; a true new old stock gem.
Most wood dials seem to be birch and feature black print, often found with yellow gold applications made for reference 18038 and 18238 Day Dates. Those are uncommon but collectors have recognized the silver print as being particularly remarkable and it’s easy to see why. They’re gorgeous. The intersection of wood dial elegance and rugged steel case is peculiarly appealing here. The majority (still very few) of silver print burl dials are housed in white gold cases and made for Day-Date references.
This example is a reference 16220 Datejust in steel. It dates from 2003 which is the tail end of Rolex’s wood dial production. The watch is preserved in pristine new old stock condition with stickers still in tact. The dial is gorgeous and glossy, truly the star of the show here. The caseback features the personalization “From Khalifa Bin Sulman Al-Khalifa” who was the Prime Minister of Bahrain for 50 years, the longest serving Prime Minister in the world. It goes without saying, but this watch is special and we’re proud to offer it for sale.