Rolex Datejust 68278

Name: Rolex Datejust 68278 18k yellow gold Blue 1986 Ireland | FINE WATCHES | Lot 93
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 68278
Price: 9327.81 USD
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Rolex Datejust 68278 30mm 18k yellow gold Blue

Description

ROLEX REF. 68278, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST, 18K YELLOW GOLD, “LAVENDER PATINA” DIAL A fine and attractive 18K yellow gold automatic Datejust wristwatch with blue sunburst dial showing attractive...

REF. 68278, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST, 18K YELLOW GOLD, “LAVENDER PATINA” DIAL A fine and attractive 18K yellow gold automatic Datejust wristwatch with blue sunburst dial showing attractive lavender patina, circa 1986. Year: 1986 (serial 9743640) Dial: Blue sunburst dial with attractive lavender patina, applied baton hour markers, luminous dots, date aperture at 3 with Cyclops lens, signed ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. Calibre: Automatic Rolex calibre 2135, 29 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperature, signed MONTRES ROLEX SA. Case: 18K yellow gold Oyster case with fluted bezel, screw-down crown and screw-down caseback, inside caseback signed MONTRES ROLEX SA GENEVA SWITZERLAND, stamped 68000, Swiss hallmarks, numbered 68278, serial 9743640. Gross weight approx. 85.11 g. Diameter: 30 mm. Bracelet/Strap: Rolex 18K yellow gold President bracelet ref. 7205 with concealed clasp, signed ROLEXSA, Swiss hallmarks, 18K 0.750. Approx. overall length: 165 mm. Signature: Dial, movement, case and bracelet.

Collectible Features |Rolex Datejust 68278

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Stella Dial

The Rolex Stella Dial refers to a series of brightly colored lacquered dials, primarily found on vintage Rolex Day-Date models from the 1970s and early 1980s. These dials are known for their bold, vibrant colors along with a high-gloss enamel finish that gives them a distinctive look. What makes the Stella Dials particularly collectible is their rarity and uniqueness, as they were produced in limited numbers and initially aimed at specific markets, such as the Middle East and Asia. Although not widely popular at the time, the retro appeal and scarcity of these colorful dials have made them highly desirable among modern collectors.

Factory Diamond Dial

A dial set with diamonds, as originally produced by Rolex.