18K Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies’ Watch. Switzerland, 1997

18K Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies’ Watch. Switzerland, 1997

Amazing 18K gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ladies’ watch, made in Switzerland in 1997 and in great condition and working order, in its original case and box signed by the brand. The watch is a great jewel, an exclusive piece with a timeless beauty and undeniable quality. It is entirely made of gold, both the case and the bracelet, and has hallmarks and inscriptions which testifies for the quality of the metal. The dial mounts a rotary calendar and has the Rolex logo (a five-pointed star) at the 12 position, and is protected by the original sapphire-glass pane. The brand logo is also embossed in the bracelet and the crown. In the clasp we can see the hallmarks and inscriptions which guarantee its quality and authenticity. The case bears the engraved serial number U787896, as well as the Rolex reference of the model: 69187. We can also see the 18K gold mark. Inside the rear cap we find again the stated marks and inscriptions. The movement is beautiful and in great condition, with inscriptions indicating the caliber, 2135, and the number of rubies it mounts (29). It does not come with documentation but it does come with the original case. The storing case is finely preserved and comes in the original cardboard box, with the Rolex brand name and logo in golden lettering.

For its elegance and quality, this 18K gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ladies’ watch deserves a place of honor in a good collection or to be worn as a stylish accessory.

Dimensions: Diameter (without crown): 25.5 mm. Height (lug to lug): 31 mm.

Rolex – History

Rolex is an iconic luxury watch company created more than 150 years ago. It started out in 1905, when Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred David found a watchmaking business in London. In 1908 they register the brand name Rolex and change the company’s name, which will be renamed as Rolex Watch Co. Ltd. After World War I, the hard economic situation of the United Kingdom makes them move their business to Geneva, Switzerland. In 1920 Hans Wildorfs registers the company in the Swiss city with the name Montres Rolex SA, which later will become Rolex SA. After his wife’s death in 1944, Wilsdorf creates private trust and leaves all his private shares to it, ensuring that part of the company’s income will go to charity from then on. Wilsdorf dies in 1960 and the business is taken over by the trust, which is still running it.