# 2001 Rolex 16234 Tropical Lava Datejust

- **Brand:** grey and patina
- **Price:** $13,500.00
- **Catalog:** huckberry
- **Retailer:** huckberry
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABquOQciPhuzGqLQkobyfv8RMAuSlVWKKQ3rdWo6WOXUBEFfXYjgEnnlk6guJQeGZn4Btf8BljTBxhxW10v79s_ViFnOL8Pv83DGXzv1cg4YABeOIgMorgASs1C2L0eUrge22CbCas8kWsAORh_iqxNNEhiwjTJBsnaVPGz3Z4pdZshLj_5gaCOc0zqkEiO5xdbjIG7xACyJX1GsIHPUETOA8fVFdolhmr_Su5v03r3T3ZM4NKf4vOeFBnHJM0L31B-XLFdOvNI3-_Gn-7jISUzO5Tp5PYmY7o3UlRbComdFxIOnr8qVxovsX4POCxcY4emuwE14JpipZmOrQ8Ki2fjAKa7ay-7uQXLqnetYHcuGE1A5_Ameuoth5Wxoir8QvbjjefvQeY0kHNUL16sEp7OJLknTlC-ZnL-rwgMn0JKCzphf0swMcmZVFqX3Ngyqti5RsUXfBb6xE3n6ATT6Dh3_uYcCE73_9iF40gLqPu6rlSnq9M=
- **Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary

Vintage stainless steel luxury watch featuring a rare tropical lava dial, fluted bezel, date window, and a jubilee bracelet.

## Description

Rolex spends millions—billions, realistically—trying to build watches that never fail or fade, but collectors flock to the beautiful chemical anomalies of the past. Due to a rare organic reaction beneath the protective lacquer finish, this dial has completely transformed over the last 25 years into a molten mix of volcanic orange and vibrant yellow. Because the degradation occurred entirely beneath the topcoat, the black text remains intact—no cracking or flaking. We owe the prior owner, who resisted the urge to send this in for service despite the “defect.” Because the dial was left untouched, its one-of-a-kind patina remains perfectly intact, housed within a near-mint-condition case.

## Appearance

- **Colors:** Multi
- **Sizes:** One Size (per-size availability under Variants)

## Variants

- **In stock:** 0 of 1

| Size | Color | SKU | Availability |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| One Size | Multi | 369120 | Out of stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Accessories > Watches > Vintage Watches

## Additional Attributes

- **text:** Reference: 16234, Dial: "Lava" Patina Tropical Dial, Bezel: White Gold Fluted, Hands: Original Hands, Case Size: 36mm, Bracelet: Jubilee (Fits up to 7.75” wrist), All vintage watch orders ship to a nearby UPS Access Point for secure pickup. A government-issued ID and signature will be required. You will be contacted by a member of our team after purchasing to arrange shipment., Watches are sold as-is and may show signs of age or wear consistent with vintage timepieces., Huckberry does not offer a warranty against water damage or intrusion., Authenticated by Grey & Patina. Box and papers are not included unless specifically stated.
- **color hex:** #a46e3c
- **return policy:** This is a final sale item and is not eligible for return or exchange.
- **product group id:** 45119
- **shipping category:** Domestic Only

## Enrichment

- **Type:** watch
- **Type Synonyms:** wrist watch, timepiece
- **Gender:** unisex
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** analog dial, date window, fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet, tropical dial, stainless steel
- **Styles:** vintage, luxury, classic
- **Colors:** multi
- **Color Families:** Multicolor
- **Category Path:** Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches > Fine Watches
- **Band color:** Silver
- **Band pattern:** Solid
- **Case color:** Silver
- **Case pattern:** Solid
- **Dial color:** Brown
- **Dial pattern:** Organic
- **Watch case shape:** Round
- **Watch display:** Analog
- **Watch features:** Date Display
- **Watch material:** Metal, Stainless Steel
- **Watch movement type:** Automatic
- **Canonical Brand:** grey and patina

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