An automatic stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16220 model. This example has a beautiful metallic brushed silver dial, simple and classic silver 'stick' markers, with a black Roman chapter ring, and black serif printing throughout. A very clean monochromatic look.  The watch comes on a Rolex Oyster design stainless steel bracelet. The engine turned bezel is also in steel, and not eighteen carat white gold, which tones the watch's overall appearance down. 

The case back of this watch has an intriguing and very collectible engraving on the back for those who like something different, or have an affiliation with technology, programing or the computer business. This watch was presented for twenty five years service at IBM. It was a gift presented by the firm for employees that joined their "Quarter Century Club". On the back it is engraved to a LeRoy E. Wilson Jr. on October 19th 1989. Mr. Wilson was  Office of Vice President & General Counsel for IBM, having worked there since the 1960's. He went on to have a very successful career in practicing law and also helping educate lawyers and those wishing to practice law in South Africa, and parts of Africa. 

Another interesting detail about this watch is that it came from Michael C. Fina in New York, and through Rolex of New York. Michael C. Fina actually operated, and continue to, a large scale employee recognition business which it began in the 1960's. The company offered a large range of products that grew into the 1980's at which point they created the 'Magic Box' to present lifestyle gifts such as televisions and barbecues in the workplace. The box, which contained a framed certificate, congratulatory letter, gift catalog, order form, and optional trinket such as a pen or watch, gave employees the experience of being presented with a gift at work, but allowed them to choose a gift that fit their lifestyle. This is therefore presumably what Mr. Wilson Jr. chose to do!

The dial is signed "T Swiss T" at the bottom below the six o'clock marker. There is therefore Tritium luminous material applied to the dial, and in the center of the original baton hands. All of which is present and has not changed colour at all, appearing new. This would likely explain the overall condition of the watch as well. This watch has seen very little sunlight! All of the luminous material on both the hands and the dial responds evenly and correctly under UV light. The dial is all original, and in perfect condition throughout.

The watch is powered by a Rolex, Swiss made, thirty-one jewel automatic calibre 3135 movement that powered the majority of all Rolex models since its launch in 1988, from the Datejust to the Submariner. These later models can be identified as they do not have the earlier, characteristic, 'pie pan' style dial. This model also comes with the more ergonomic 'Quick Set' date function, and the newly designed smaller profile case, all of which were introduced in the 1970's. This case has the spring bar holes exposed from the side, a 'holes' case, which was phased out around the early 2000's.  This watch also has a sapphire crystal fitted, which replaced the less sturdy acrylic versions 

The watch was made circa 1989 with serial number L284XXX. The watch is in superb original condition, having been only lightly polished. The bracelet is very tight with little sign of sagging. The watch comes with a Foundwell one year warranty against mechanical failure, along with its original Rolex paperwork, Datejust brochure, "Your Rolex Oyster" brochure, the outer card box, the inner box in pristine condition and original 'wax' seal Chronometer tag. This is very rare to find such a well loved and maintained example now over thirty years old.  On the outer box is a hand-written sticker on the outside matching the name and year that is repeated on the engraving on the back. This would likely have been applied to keep a track of whose watch was whose when presenting internally at IBM.  A truly interesting and super example throughout.