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Rolex. A fine 18K gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial
Rolex. Belle montre de dame en or jaune 18K (750) avec date et cadran lapis lazuli mouvement automatique Lady Datejust, Ref: 6917, Circa 1977

Paris Fine Watches including an Exceptional Private Collection
17 October 2025, 14:00 CEST
Paris, Avenue Hoche

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Rolex. A fine 18K gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial

Rolex. Belle montre de dame en or jaune 18K (750) avec date et cadran lapis lazuli mouvement automatique
Model: Lady Datejust
Reference: 6917
Date: Circa 1977
Movement: 28-jewel Cal.2030 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature
Dial: Lapis lazuli, magnified date aperture at 3, gilt baton hands, centre seconds
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, fluted bezel, No.5145835
Strap/Bracelet: Fitted 18K gold link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold folding clasp, stamped 5251 U10
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 25mm
Weight: 56,96g

Footnotes

Rolex has produced an interesting range of hard stone dials throughout the decades - malachite, tiger's eye, onyx and, as with the current lot, lapis lazuli spring to mind immediately. But even though the looks of these different stones can give a completely different feel to the design of a watch, there is one thing they all have in common. Hard stone dials are always a challenge to produce but do not change over time.

Carved from a large stone which needs to be of excellent quality, the slice needs to be cut exceedingly thin in order to produce a usable dial. Especially with types of stone that are on the more porous side in structure, this can be a challenge and many are rejected. The complicated production process is clearly worth the effort. The nature of the material means each dial is truly unique and characterful.

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