Datejust 36

Ref. 16233

Case diameter: 36 mm; Manufacturer spec
Lug-to-lug: 44 mm; Unverified
Thickness: 12 mm; Measured in a published review
Lug width: 20 mm; Unverified

Your wristIdeal fit

Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 44 mm

How the Datejust 36 wears

Its lugs add 8 mm to the 36 mm case, close to the 7 mm typical across the almanac, so its diameter is a fair guide to how it wears.

On our fit model it sits best on wrists from 6.25" to 7.25" (15.9–18.4 cm); below 6.25" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.

At 12 mm thick it is thicker than 81% of the 118 other dress watches we've measured, so expect it to sit tall on the wrist.

Its 20 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 186 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.

Will the Datejust 36 fit your wrist?

With a 44 mm lug-to-lug, here is how it wears across common wrist sizes. We estimate the flat top of each wrist from its circumference; measure yours for a closer answer in the fit finder.

Wrist	Flat width (est.)	Fit
6"	47.2 mm	Snug, lugs near the edge
6.5"	51.2 mm	Ideal fit
7"	55.1 mm	Ideal fit
7.5"	59.1 mm	Wears small
8"	63 mm	Wears small

Specifications

Reference: 16233
Collection: Datejust
Status: Discontinued (2005)
Case material: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor)
Crystal: sapphire
Water resistance: 100 m
Bezel: fixed fluted 18k yellow gold
Dial: various
Strap / bracelet: Jubilee or Oyster bracelet, two-tone
Style: Dress, Everyday

Movement

Caliber: Rolex 3135
Type: automatic
Accuracy: COSC chronometer

3 other watches use the Rolex 3135

Takes 20 mm straps. See other 20 mm watches and straps.

More Datejust references

Watches that wear the same size

Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.

Same 20 mm lug width

All 20 mm watches

These take the same straps as the Datejust 36.