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Rolex Datejust
As a Rolex watch buyer and seller for the past twenty years, I have been asked thousands of questions about the different Rolex models. To help educate my customers on the different Rolex models there are, I have decided to write a series of blogs dedicated to some of the most popular ones. I hope this helps to answers some of the many questions you might have, but if it doesn’t, I am always here to help.
The Datejust was first introduced in 1945, and features a window on the dial that showcases the numerical date, known as a Cyclops Lens. The Cyclops Lens magnifies the date two and half times so the date is clearly visible from any angle. It is one of the most recognizable Rolex features, and is often the first place to look when inspecting a Rolex to verify authenticity.
“The Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o’clock on the dial- hence its name.” In earlier models, the date would change hours before midnight.
Mystery Man
To add an air of mystery to this iconic model, in 1947, to commemorate the 100,000th official certified chronometer, Hans Wilsdorf presented a Datejust model to a mysterious gentleman. As described by Wilsdorf, “He is one of the greatest figures of our time.” To this day, his identity has never been publicly known.
Bracelets
While many consumers choose to change their Rolex bracelets for individual style, the two bracelets sold with the Datejust model are the Jubilee and Oyster Bracelet.
To help you determine if the Rolex watch you own is a Datejust model, here is a list of the model serial numbers for you to reference. If you are still unsure, you can send me a picture of your watch or schedule a free appointment for me to help you determine. Keep in mind, we are always on the look out to purchase these models if you are looking to sell or trade-in your Rolex. To do so, schedules your appointment here.[/vc_column_text][dt_gap height=”40″][vc_column_text]Rolex Datejust Reference Numbers[/vc_column_text][dt_gap height=”40″][vc_column_text]
Oyster Perpetual Datejust
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116334 / 116200 / 16200 / 116234 / 16234 / 16030 / 16012 / 1601 / 6605[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Steel & Gold
116333 / 116203 / 116233 / 16233 / 116231 / 16013 / 1601 / 6605[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Gold
116138 / 116139 / 116208 / 116238 / 16238 / 16248 / 16018 / 16078 / 1601 / 1607 / 6605[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dt_gap height=”40″][vc_column_text]
Thunderbird Oyster Perpetual Datejust
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16264 / 116264[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Steel & Gold
116261 / 116263 / 16263 / 16253 / 1625[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Gold
16258 / 1625[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dt_gap height=”40″][vc_column_text]
Oysterquartz Datejust
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17000 / 17014[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Steel & Gold
17013[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dt_gap height=”40″][vc_column_text]
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mid-Size
[/vc_column_text][dt_gap height=”20″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Stainless Steel
178240 / 78240 / 68240 / 178274 / 78274 / 68274 / 6824[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Steel & Gold
178243 / 78273 / 68273 / 6827[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Gold
78273 / 178278 / 68278 / 178248 / 6827[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dt_gap height=”40″][vc_column_text]
Oyster Perpetual Ladies Datejust
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179160 / 179174 / 69174 / 79174[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Steel & Gold
179171 / 179163 / 179173 / 69163 / 79163 / 69173 / 79173[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Gold
179178 / 179179 / 179175 / 179136 / 79178 / 69178 / 79278 / 69278 / 79179 / 69179 / 79136 / 69136 / 6917 / 6927 / 6917 / 6916 / 6517[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dt_gap height=”60″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
