A charismatic and bright, Datejust, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with box and papers, reference 68278.
A charismatic and bright, Datejust, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with box and papers, reference 68278. Model Datejust, Year 1989, Reference 68278, Case Material 18K yellow gold, Case Number L482520, Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet, approximate length 170mm, Movement Automatic, cal. 2135, 29 jewels, Dimension 31mm Diameter, Signed Case, dial and movement, Accessories Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated November 18th 1989 stamped King Fook, leather wallet, booklets, hang tags, box and outer packaging. The Rolex Datejust has long stood as one of the brand’s most versatile creations, offered over decades in a remarkable variety of sizes, metals and dial configurations. The present example, reference 68278, represents the refined mid-sized interpretation of the model, measuring a balanced 31mm in diameter, a format that wears with understated elegance while retaining all the technical pedigree of its larger counterparts. Crafted entirely in yellow gold, this reference combines the warmth of precious metal with the unmistakable architecture of the Datejust: fluted bezel, Oyster case and President bracelet. The champagne dial, framed by applied indexes, reflects the classic aesthetic that has defined the model since its inception. Adding further appeal, the present watch is preserved as a complete set. It is accompanied by its original Rolex guarantee dated 18th November 1989, stamped King Fook, along with leather wallet, booklets, hang tags, presentation box and outer packaging. Such completeness not only enhances its collectability but also anchors the watch firmly within its historical context, offering a tangible link to the moment it first left the retailer nearly four decades ago. Altogether, a fine and honest example of a reference that perfectly embodies the enduring success of the Datejust line, timeless, versatile and unmistakably Rolex.
