Rolex Datejust Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16018

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Rolex Datejust Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16018

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Ref: W4483 Model Number: 16018 Serial Number: 641**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Gents Age: 1979 Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Blue Bracelet: Blue Alligator Leather Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm Strap Width: At Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 17mm Buckle: 18K Yellow Gold Tang Buckle Glass: Sapphire Crystal Water Resistance: Not Recommended for Use in Water Warranty: This second-hand Rolex watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes warranty – please note this does not include accidental damage, water damage or negligence. This is a vintage watch and therefore we would not recommend wearing this watch in water. We always strive to fit manufacturers straps where available, however, in this case, this watch comes fitted with a generic strap. Our generic straps are typically of comparable quality to the original. We can also source alternate colours and materials. Please ask our specialists for more information. OUR OPINION Probably the most important progressive watch ever created by Rolex was the Datejust, which gave birth to so many subsequent models due to its introduction of the date function. The first date functions are seen in models as early as 1931, however the official story is the release of the reference 4467 in 1945. This stainless steel model houses a movement introduced to the Datejust in 1977, the calibre 3035, with a faster beat rate to its predecessors and more accurate timekeeping as a result. The balance wheel beats at 28,800 per hour giving the second hand its sweep of eight almost-invisible ticks per second. The watch dates to circa 1980. The movement also features the first rapid date by Rolex which was spring loaded, instantly changing at midnight and using very little energy as a result. The 18k yellow gold case is in excellent condition with some polishing to the bezel. The watch has been serviced and has a replacement sapphire crystal. The dial is an ultra-rare lapis lazuli stone, with gold baton hands and a simple gold-edged date display. The clean design missing out the hour and second makers only leaves the gold Rolex crown and writing in their normal positions. This 36mm case was designed at the time as a mans watch but is a perfect unsex size today. The watch comes on a blue alligator strap and gold pin buckle. TRUST IN XUPES At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned luxury watch online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purchasing online with us. We ensure that every pre-owned watch that comes to us is transformed back to its best possible appearance and performance before being added to our collection. All of our previously used watches are fully inspected by our highly skilled and dedicated watchmakers in our accredited service centre which is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and machinery. Our commitment to excellent customer service and our in-house expertise ensure you an unforgettable experience when shopping with us. This continues after your purchase with a 30-day return period and a 12-24 month warranty on all timepieces, meaning you can shop with complete confidence.

Creator:
Rolex
Case Material:
18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Stone:
Lapis Lazuli
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1979
Condition:
Seller Location:
Bishop's Stortford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: W44831stDibs: LU16923842361

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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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