7 - ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch, ref. 6916, serial no. 51699XX, late 1970s.

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch, ref. 6916, serial no. 51699XX, late 1970s. Round 18k gold case, smooth 18k yellow gold bezel, and screw-down case back with a fluted rim in 18k gold. Fluted gold-tone crown featuring the Rolex emblem. Champagne-colored dial with diamond hour markers, a minute track around the perimeter, and straight black hour markers. Crown emblem at 12 o’clock and inscriptions “ROLEX / OYSTER PERPETUAL / DATEJUST” and “SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER / OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED.” Gold hour and minute hands with luminescent bands and a central seconds hand. Date window at 3 o’clock with a magnifying lens over the acrylic crystal. Three-row “OYSTER” link bracelet in 18k gold. Folding clasp featuring the Rolex emblem. Rolex Caliber 2030 automatic movement. It works. Shows some scratches on the acrylic crystal. Measurements: 32 mm x 26 mm (excluding the crown). This Rolex Datejust model, with its champagne-colored dial delicately set with ten diamonds, embodies the refinement of an era when grand gifts were meant to last for generations. The luster of the gold, the understated elegance of its 26 mm case, and the steady beat of its automatic movement evoke an elegance that transcends trends. In the watch descriptions, when it states “it works,” it means the watch is functioning. Since collector’s watches typically have delicate and complex mechanisms, the buyer is responsible for any general servicing, overhaul, battery replacement, adjustment, or repair that may be necessary. We do not guarantee the flawless operation of any watch. All photographs of our watches are original and were taken by our photographers; in other words, we do not use stock photography, which is why the photographs are considered part of the listing.