Rolex Datejust 6916

Source: Russell Kaplan Auctioneers
Event: Summer Wunderkmmer Auction. The catalogue goes live online 1st March. Viewing opens at our showroom Tuesday 3rd March
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Lot Number: 4550Z
Condition: Pre Owned
Year of Production: 1980
Case Size: 26mm
Case Material: 9K Yellow Gold
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: South Africa

1,960 USD(Beat EST by 29%)

Buyer's Premium

15%

Estimate

1,217 - 1,826 USD

Description

Ladies Rolex Lady Date watch, Ref. 6916, Automatic movement , No box or paper

Brand: Rolex Model: Lady Date Ref. number: 6916 Circa: 1980s Watch type: Classic/Dress Gender: Ladies Movement: Automatic Dial colour: Silver-tone Dial measurements in mm: 26 Indices colour: Gold-tone and black Indices type: Baton - stick Hand colour: Gold-tone Hand type: Baton Case shape: Round Case material: 9k yellow gold Case back type: Solid Bezel material: 9k yellow gold Bezel function: Fixed Crown type: Screw down Crown material: 9k yellow gold Crystal: N/A Strap/Bracelet material: Two-tone (Stainless steel with gold-tone accents) Bracelet: Y-link Clasp type: Fold-over Complications: Water resistance: 100M / 10 ATM (Water Sports): Swimming, snorkelling, sailing; still not for scuba diving. Date aperture: Date aperture at 3 o'clock, which is magnified by a cyclops lens Day aperture: N/A Month aperture: N/A Power reserve indicator: N/A Moonphase aperture: N/A Movement condition: In working condition, may require a service Condition: Very good - The watch shows signs of normal wear visible to the naked eye. Surface scratches are visible, but there are no dings or nicks. Additional condition: Scratches to the case material and bracelet stretching Scope of discovery: No box or papers

Collectible Features |Rolex Datejust 6916

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.

Linen Dial

A dial with a texture resembling linen fabric, adding a unique aesthetic.

Sigma Dial

A dial marked with the sigma symbol (s) at the bottom, indicating the use of gold indices and hands.

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.