This replica Datejust 116200 blue brings back the concentric circle motif that Rolex introduced across several Datejust references during the mid-2000s. The dial uses a series of engraved concentric rings radiating outward from the center, creating a sunburst texture that shifts between navy and ice-blue depending on the angle of light. At 36mm in stainless steel, the 116200 drops the fluted bezel in favor of a smooth, domed alternative, giving it a cleaner profile than most Datejust references on the market today.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 36mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Bezel: smooth domed steel
• Dial: blue concentric with applied luminous indices
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock
• Movement: automatic with date
• Water resistance: 100 meters

The smooth bezel is where the 116200 separates itself from the fluted-bezel variants most people associate with the Datejust name. That single change shifts the entire character of the watch from dressy to versatile.

What Collectors Notice

Concentric dials never reached the popularity of the classic sunburst or stick-index options, which makes them uncommon in the secondary market. The blue colorway pairs naturally with both steel and leather, and the 36mm case sits closer to the proportions of the original 1945 Datejust than modern 41mm versions. Browse the full Datejust lineup to compare this against fluted-bezel configurations. For a warmer palette on the same 36mm platform, the chocolate dial 126201 offers Everose gold accents against a brown dial instead of monochrome steel.

This vs Other Versions

The 116200 was eventually discontinued and folded into the 126200 series with an updated caliber. But the older reference still draws attention from buyers who prefer the thinner case profile and the scarcity of the concentric dial pattern. If you want a datejust 36mm replica that skips the formal look entirely, the smooth bezel and blue concentric combination on this replica Datejust 116200 blue is one of the more understated options in the collection.