1970 Rolex Datejust 6517 18K Gold Automatic Wristwatch
Item Details
A 1970 Rolex 6517 18K gold automatic wristwatch. A classic luxury watch from the timeless Datejust collection with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel and a champagne dial with stick hour markers, baton-style hands and a magnified date window. This distinctive watch also features the elegance of an 18K yellow gold case with a screw-lock crown and is displayed on a rare 18K yellow gold Honeycomb Jubilee bracelet with a fold-over clasp.
| Brand: | Rolex |
| Type: | Wristwatch |
| Model Name: | Datejust |
| Model Number: | 6517 |
| Bezel Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Case Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Caseback Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Movement: | Rolex Cal.1160, 26 Jewels |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1970 |
| Markings to Inside: | Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva Switzerland, 0.750 – 18K, 6517, Helvetia Head Hallmark, Key of Geneve #12 Makers Mark |
| Functions: | Date, Screw Lock Crown |
| Bracelet/Fob Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Bracelet/Fob Style: | Jubilee |
| Clasp Style: | Fold Over |
| Total Length: | 7.00" |
Condition
- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- fluted bezel.
- magnified date window.
- honeycomb 18K jubilee bracelet.
- the crystal is abraded.
- manual hand winding via the crown is rough.
- the date wheel is slightly out of alignment and shows the bottom edge of the next date.
- the bracelet center links are stretched due to age and wear.
Dimensions
- lug to lug measurement is 30.50 mm.
- case to case measurement is 24.00 mm.
- the total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 50.60 grams.
Item #
ITMG616968
