Series : DATEJUST
Model Number : 116231
Movement : Automatic
Power Reserve : Caliber Rolex3135, 48Hours
Case Diameter : 36mm
Case Thickness : 11.7mm
Factory : Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)
Crystal : Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Dial Colour : White
Strap Colour : Silver & Gold
Strap Material : 18kt Rose Gold & Steel
Clasp : Folding Clasp
Factory-Attribution Boundary
Use factory-attribution boundary on 116231 to avoid circular reasoning. Provenance can support a coherent watch, but it should not turn an uncertain photograph into a technical conclusion.
Evidence Question — Functional Behavior
The stated Automatic gives 116231 a mechanical route into functional behavior. Record the relevant operating sequence or architecture before relying on caliber wording; functional evidence is valuable precisely because it is independent of exterior resemblance.
Research Focus: Negative Evidence
Turn negative evidence into a falsification test for 116231: define what observation would be difficult to reconcile with the listed reference, then gather evidence specifically designed to confirm or reject it.
What to Verify: Setting Sequence
For 116231, setting sequence should be demonstrated rather than inferred. Crown positions, hand behavior or internal architecture—where legitimately accessible—can expose relationships that polished photography cannot show.
What to Verify: End-Link Seating
On 116231, end-link seating deserves close side views rather than a wrist-only photograph. The strongest evidence comes from the case, end links and clasp telling the same construction story.
Research Takeaway
With 116231, a few well-designed checks are more useful than a long list of generic tells. The goal is to separate genuine-reference consistency from ordinary QC, wear, service history or replica-related concerns.




















Doniel Thampsan –
My decision was mostly about the particular combination of materials and dial. The Resistant Sapphire Crystal is a useful specification to see, especially for something intended for regular wear. The specifications answered most of the questions I had before ordering. At this stage, I’m pleased with the choice.