Vintage Rolex Datejust 18K and Stainless Steel Wristwatch With Diamonds, 1970
Item Details
A 1970 Rolex Datejust 18K and stainless steel wristwatch with diamonds. This vintage wristwatch is the most recognizable of watches with its luxury style that features an 18K yellow gold round bezel highlighted by thirty-three round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamond bezel frames a mother of pearl dial with ten round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, gold-tone baton-style hands and a date window at three o’clock with a cyclops lens. This distinctive timepiece is set on a stainless steel oyster caseback and an 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Rivet Oyster bracelet with a fold-over clasp.
| Brand: | Rolex |
| Style: | Vintage |
| Type: | Wristwatch |
| Model Name: | Datejust |
| Model Number: | 6516 |
| Bezel Material: | 18K Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel |
| Caseback Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Movement: | Rolex Cal.1161, Automatic, 26 Jewels |
| Markings to Inside: | Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Switzerland, Patented Stainless Steel, 6619, VI 66 |
| Functions: | Date |
| Dial Details: | Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond Hour Markers |
| Bracelet/Fob Style: | Oyster |
| Clasp Style: | Fold Over |
| Total Length: | 6.25 |
| Primary Stone(s) Location: | Bezel |
| Primary Stone(s) Type: | Diamond |
| Primary Stone(s) Shape: | Round Brilliant Cut |
| Primary Stone(s) Dimensions: | 1.70 mm – 1.80 mm |
| Total Primary Stone(s) Carat Weight: | 0.76 |
| Primary Stone(s) Color Grade: | H – I |
| Primary Stone(s) Clarity Grade: | SI2 – I1 |
| Secondary Stone(s) Location: | Dial |
| Secondary Stone(s) Type: | Diamond |
| Secondary Stone(s) Dimensions: | 1.40 mm |
| Total Secondary Stone(s) Carat Weight: | 0.12 |
| Secondary Stone(s) Color Grade: | G – H |
| Secondary Stone(s) Clarity Grade: | I1 – I2 |
- This item has been evaluated and verified by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
- All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Weights are inclusive of all materials. Treatments for jadeite and other gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
- Jewelry may contain minor markings/imperfections throughout.
- While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.
Condition
- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- mother of pearl dial.
- aftermarket custom diamond bezel.
- aftermarket custom blue mother of pearl and diamond dial.
- 18k yellow gold and stainless steel rivet oyster bracelet.
- caseback is dented.
- some diamonds on the bezel are nicked.
- faint markings throughout.
Dimensions
- lug to lug measurement is 31.00 mm.
- case to case measurement is 24.00 mm.
- bracelet measures 6.25” including case.
- the total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 26.90 dwt.
Item #
ITMG279382
