Rolex Datejust Ref. 16220 'Silver Stick' Dial 1989 w/ Box & Papers

The Rolex Datejust Ref. 16220 is the stainless steel expression of the Datejust at its most resolved — produced from 1988 through to 2000, and housing the Caliber. 3135 in what remains one of the most capable and reliable movements Rolex has produced. At 36mm, with an engine turned bezel and the clean proportions that have defined the Datejust across seven decades, the 16220 occupies a position of quiet authority in the Rolex catalogue that time has only reinforced. This example was manufactured in 1989 and sold in 1992 by a New Zealand authorised dealer — a detail the original papers confirm, and one that grounds this watch in local history. It has since been fully serviced by Rolex Japan, with warranty running until September 2026, and is presented alongside one of the most complete box and paper groupings the reference is likely to offer. A thoroughly documented Datejust, in excellent post-service condition, with a provenance story that holds together at every point.