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Rolex Lady Datejust 6917

Vintage 1975 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Blue Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26 mm
Vintage 1975 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Blue Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26 mm

Vintage 1975 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Blue Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A True Collectors Piece This Lady Datejust is for the individual who appreciates the specific, niche rarities within the vintage Rolex catalog.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel white gold Datejust 6917 automatic wristwatch
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel white gold Datejust 6917 automatic wristwatch

Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel white gold Datejust 6917 automatic wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 6917 Case: Stainless Steel 26mm Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Dial: Silver Index Dial Bracelet: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet Length: Will Fit Up...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 6917 Gold Dial 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Lady's Watch
Rolex Datejust 6917 Gold Dial 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Lady's Watch

Rolex Datejust 6917 Gold Dial 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Lady's Watch

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W 0.48 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.03 in L 6.28 in

Rolex Datejust 6917 Gold Dial 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Lady's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust 6917 Gold Dial 18KYellow Gold Automatic Lady's Watch 26mm

Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady DateJust 6917 Blue Dial 18K Gold President Bracelet Watch
Rolex Lady DateJust 6917 Blue Dial 18K Gold President Bracelet Watch

Rolex Lady DateJust 6917 Blue Dial 18K Gold President Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Lady DateJust 6917 in 18K gold with automatic movement, blue dial, and president bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ref. 6917, Lady's Datejust Gold and Diamonds
Rolex Ref. 6917, Lady's Datejust Gold and Diamonds

Rolex Ref. 6917, Lady's Datejust Gold and Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in Firenze, IT

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 6357030, Ref. 6917.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1991
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1991

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1991

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rolex Datejust, Ref. 6917. X-Series Serial Number Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Case Diameter: 26 mm Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold President Brac...

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Orange Diamond Stella Dial
Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Orange Diamond Stella Dial

Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Orange Diamond Stella Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A classic lady Datejust ref. #6917- the most timeless and iconic of Rolex models- enhanced by the exclusive beauty of a Rolex vibrant orange lacquer “Stella” dial with diamond indeces.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Malachite Dial
Pre-Owned Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Malachite Dial

Pre-Owned Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Malachite Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Malachite is possibly the most rare natural stone dial Rolex offered on the Lady Datejust. The rich hue is also quite similar to Rolex’s signature green, making this piece even more ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust President Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust President Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust President Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 26mm Dial: Black Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold Buckle: 18k Yellow Gold Deployment Glass: Plexiglass ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1980s
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1980s

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1980s

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic movement, 28 jewels, acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel, 26mm diameter. Black dial with gold baton markers. 18k yellow gold President bracelet. Pre-own...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Onyx Dial Ref 6917 1970s
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Onyx Dial Ref 6917 1970s

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Onyx Dial Ref 6917 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18k yellow gold Rolex lady's Datejust wristwatch with a sleek onyx dial. Modern and clean, the watch has been guarded in excellent condition, a sleek and timeless accessory to wear w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch

1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Might show minor signs of wear. Datejust 26 Yellow Gold Watch Properties Family: Lady Datejust Model: Datejust 26 Yellow Gold Ref.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Diamond Bezel Ref 6917
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Diamond Bezel Ref 6917

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Diamond Bezel Ref 6917

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic movement, 28 jewels, acrylic crystal, circa 1970s. 18k yellow gold case, 26mm diameter, with custom diamond bezel. Black dial with gold baton markers. With Rolex box and bo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust President 26 18K Yellow Gold Wood Dial Watch 6917
Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust President 26 18K Yellow Gold Wood Dial Watch 6917

Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust President 26 18K Yellow Gold Wood Dial Watch 6917

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Heavy slack on the band. There is a micro scuff on the near center of the dial which is only visible with any close inspection. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rol...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917

Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Rolex lady's stainless steel and yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6917, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917, Case, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 6917, Case, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 6917, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #:6917. Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic Watch Blue Diamond Dial Two Tone 14k 26mm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

ROLEX Yellow Gold Lady's Datejust Oyster Perpetual Ref 6917
ROLEX Yellow Gold Lady's Datejust Oyster Perpetual Ref 6917

ROLEX Yellow Gold Lady's Datejust Oyster Perpetual Ref 6917

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex lady's Datejust Oyster Perpetual with gilt dial, fluted bezel, applied baton indexes, cyclops date at 3 o'clock.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1990s
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1990s

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1990s

By Rolex

Located in Buffalo Grove, IL

Brand: Rolex Movement: Automatic Model: Datejust Model Number: 6917 Gender: Lady's Case Diameter: 26mm Case Material: 18K Gold Bracelet: 18K Gold Dial: Gilt Crystal: Acrylic...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917 18k Mahogany Wood Dial Watch - 26mm
Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917 18k Mahogany Wood Dial Watch - 26mm

Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917 18k Mahogany Wood Dial Watch - 26mm

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Immerse yourself in luxury with the exquisite Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917. Crafted from lustrous 18k yellow gold, this 26mm timepiece boasts a rare mahogany wood brown dial th...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust 18k Yellow Gold President Band Diamond Bezel Ref. 6917
Rolex Lady-Datejust 18k Yellow Gold President Band Diamond Bezel Ref. 6917

Rolex Lady-Datejust 18k Yellow Gold President Band Diamond Bezel Ref. 6917

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

ITEM SPECIFICATION: Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 6917 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26 mm Case Back: Closed Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: Fluted ...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Datejust 6917, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 6917, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 6917, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #:6917. Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic Watch Two Tone Diamond Bezel MOP Dial 26mm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany and Co.
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany and Co.

Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany and Co.

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Lady's stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6917, serial number 7.1 million, circa 1982. 27mm case with 14k white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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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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.

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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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