For Part. Correct specifications for Rolex 16233
For a genuine Rolex Datejust 16233, the correct crown is:
- Crown type: Triplock
- Diameter: approx. 6.0 mm
- Tube: Rolex 24-600
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Crown reference: 603-0
- Material: 18k yellow gold (solid, not plated)
- Water resistance system: Triplock (3 gaskets)
What your photos show
Details that match an original Rolex crown:
- 👑 Sharp Rolex coronet logo with correct proportions
- 🔩 Deep, even knurling (edge teeth)
- 🧿 Triplock gasket system visible inside
- ⚙️ Clean, precise threading
- ✨ Correct warm gold tone (not bright or thin like plating)
- 🧴 Black internal gaskets present
These are all strong indicators and are hard to fake cheaply.
What cannot be confirmed from photos alone
To be 100% certain, one of the following is needed:
- Internal “603” marking (only visible when fully disassembled)
- Exact weight check (18k gold has a specific mass)
- Test fit on an original Rolex 24-600 tube
- Provenance (Rolex packaging, AD or watchmaker source)
Possible alternatives to keep in mind
It could still be:
- A high-end aftermarket solid-gold crown
- A refinished or previously used genuine Rolex crown
- A genuine Rolex crown made for a different reference, but compatible
Conclusion
- ✔️ Correct for Datejust 16233
- ✔️ Construction matches Rolex Triplock design
- 🔎 Very likely genuine, but not 100% confirmed without physical inspection
If you want, I can:
- Compare it with a known genuine 603-0
- Explain how to test it yourself
- Estimate market value
- Help identify if it’s aftermarket vs Rolex original