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Rolex 6827

Rolex Datejust  6827 31mm Diamond Dial
Rolex Datejust  6827 31mm Diamond Dial

Rolex Datejust 6827 31mm Diamond Dial

$21,128

H 1.23 in W 1.23 in

Rolex Datejust 6827 31mm Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A midsize Rolex Datejust ref. 6827 crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Diamond Dial 6827
Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Diamond Dial 6827

Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Diamond Dial 6827

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare vintage yellow gold mid-size 31mm Datejust by Rolex. Features a coral stella diamond-set

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1982 Rolex Datejust 31MM 18KT Yellow Gold Ref. 6827
Vintage 1982 Rolex Datejust 31MM 18KT Yellow Gold Ref. 6827

Vintage 1982 Rolex Datejust 31MM 18KT Yellow Gold Ref. 6827

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A refined vintage example from the early 1980s, this 1982 Rolex Datejust Ref. 6827 features a 31mm

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster 6827 Datejust 18k Solid Gold 1980s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA732
Rolex Oyster 6827 Datejust 18k Solid Gold 1980s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA732

Rolex Oyster 6827 Datejust 18k Solid Gold 1980s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA732

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6827 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1981

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Ladies 31mm MOP 6827 Diamond Ruby two-tone Oyster
Rolex Ladies 31mm MOP 6827 Diamond Ruby two-tone Oyster

Rolex Ladies 31mm MOP 6827 Diamond Ruby two-tone Oyster

By Rolex

Located in San Fernando, CA

(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6827 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 6827 Datejust Midsize Presidential Wristwatch
Rolex 6827 Datejust Midsize Presidential Wristwatch

Rolex 6827 Datejust Midsize Presidential Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 6827 Model: Datejust Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 31mm Crystal

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 31mm 6827
Rolex Datejust 31mm 6827

Rolex Datejust 31mm 6827

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A midsize Rolex Datejust crafted in yellow gold. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827
Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827

Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827 - Automatic winding. Midsize. 18K Yellow gold

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827
Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827

Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827 - Automatic winding. 18K Yellow gold l (31mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 6827 1978
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 6827 1978

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 6827 1978

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref COM588 Model Number 6827 Serial Number 594**** Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex 31MM 18KT Yellow Gold Datejust Ref. 6827 with Blue Jubilee Dial
Rolex 31MM 18KT Yellow Gold Datejust Ref. 6827 with Blue Jubilee Dial

Rolex 31MM 18KT Yellow Gold Datejust Ref. 6827 with Blue Jubilee Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A striking vintage example from Rolex’s mid-size collection, this 1983 Datejust Ref. 6827 is

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Date Mid-Size Vintage Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 6827
Rolex Date Mid-Size Vintage Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 6827

Rolex Date Mid-Size Vintage Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 6827

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

, comes with a Rolex box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one year warranty.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Midsize Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel 6827
Rolex Datejust Midsize Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel 6827

Rolex Datejust Midsize Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel 6827

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

ROLEX DATEJUST MIDSIZE 31MM AFTERMARKET MOP DIAL DIAMOND BEZEL 6827 -Condition: Mint -Case Size

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6827, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 6827, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 6827, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #: 6827. Womens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver 31 MM

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex 18K PG midsize Datejust ref # 6827 w/ Papers
Rolex 18K PG midsize Datejust ref # 6827 w/ Papers

Rolex 18K PG midsize Datejust ref # 6827 w/ Papers

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K PG midsize Datejust ref # 6827 31mm diameter Oyster case circa 1977. Smooth bezel

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Midsize Date Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6827
Rolex Midsize Date Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6827

Rolex Midsize Date Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6827

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Date 6827 watch is made out of yellow gold on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 18K YG Midsize Datejust ref# 6827 c.1979
Rolex 18K YG Midsize Datejust ref# 6827 c.1979

Rolex 18K YG Midsize Datejust ref# 6827 c.1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K YG Midsize Datejust ref# 6827, 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel and Rolex signed 18K

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 6827 Oyster 14K Yellow Gold Midsize Automatic Watch
Rolex Datejust 6827 Oyster 14K Yellow Gold Midsize Automatic Watch

Rolex Datejust 6827 Oyster 14K Yellow Gold Midsize Automatic Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust 6827 Oyster 14K Yellow Gold Midsize Automatic Watch 31MM

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Certified Rolex Datejust 6827 1979 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's
Certified Rolex Datejust 6827 1979 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's

Certified Rolex Datejust 6827 1979 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #:6827. Offered for sale is a Rolex DateJust 6827 in pristine condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Midsize Wristwatch Ref 6827, circa 1982
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Midsize Wristwatch Ref 6827, circa 1982

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Midsize Wristwatch Ref 6827, circa 1982

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex midsize Datejust 18K YG ref 6827 circa 1982. Featuring 31mm diameter case with fluted bezel

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Midsize Ref 6827 circa 1980s
ROLEX Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Midsize Ref 6827 circa 1980s

ROLEX Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Midsize Ref 6827 circa 1980s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Midsize, Ref. 6827, 31mm diameter case with smooth

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6827 circa 1979
Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6827 circa 1979

Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6827 circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust ref 6827 circa 1979. Featuring 31mm diameter case with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Midsize Datejust ref #6827 c.1980
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Midsize Datejust ref #6827 c.1980

Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Midsize Datejust ref #6827 c.1980

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Midsize Datejust ref #6827 31mm diameter case with fluted bezel

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Mid-Size OPDJ 6827 Two-Tone Unisex Watch with Leather Band
Rolex Mid-Size OPDJ 6827 Two-Tone Unisex Watch with Leather Band

Rolex Mid-Size OPDJ 6827 Two-Tone Unisex Watch with Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust Case #6827 Movement #2030.099XX Stainless Steel Case w/ 18k Yellow

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Date Ref. 6827 Two Tone 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 31MM Watch
Rolex Date Ref. 6827 Two Tone 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 31MM Watch

Rolex Date Ref. 6827 Two Tone 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 31MM Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Brand: Rolex Model Name: Date Model Number: 6827 Movement: Automatic Case Shape: Round Case

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch
Rolex Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch

Rolex Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Scarce and very desirable Rolex midsize Datejust ref 6827 SS/18K YG circa 1979 retailed by Tiffany

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Midsize Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6827
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Midsize Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6827

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Midsize Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6827

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

The Rolex Datejust Model 6827 pre-owned midsize automatic wrist watch. Featuring a champagne dial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex stainless Steel yellow Gold DateJust wristwatch Ref 6827
Rolex stainless Steel yellow Gold DateJust wristwatch Ref 6827

Rolex stainless Steel yellow Gold DateJust wristwatch Ref 6827

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex Mid Size DateJust wristwatch, reference 6827. A classic Rolex watch in 18 karat yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Midsize Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6827 1979
Rolex Midsize Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6827 1979

Rolex Midsize Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6827 1979

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex Midsize 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6827, 1979. This beautiful watch has an

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex yellow gold Midsize Datejust wristwatch Ref 6827, circa 1981
Rolex yellow gold Midsize Datejust wristwatch Ref 6827, circa 1981

Rolex yellow gold Midsize Datejust wristwatch Ref 6827, circa 1981

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex midsize Datejust 18K YG ref 6827 case serial # 6.7 million circa 1981. Featuring 31mm

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex 6827 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex 6827 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rolex 6827 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex 6827 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a rolex 6827, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Rolex 6827?

On average, a rolex 6827 at 1stDibs sells for $6,999, while they’re typically $3,750 on the low end and $12,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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