Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. 6917 - Satin Champagne Diamond Dial

Hard to believe - but the Datejust has been around since 1945. It is far older than its bigger and attention-hogging Submariner brethren. The Datejust was Rolex’s idea of the perfect everyday watch. The robustness of the Oyster case, combined with the elegance of an Oyster Perpetual. The ‘4 digit’ series of Datejust are particularly attractive for their pie-pan dials which offer a layer of three-dimensionality to the dials that went away with the advent of quickset date and 5-digit Datejusts. These early Datejusts were available as the 1601, with a fluted white gold bezel, or the 1603, with an engine-turned steel bezel. The 4-Digit Datejusts wear also the first series to become available with a myriad of dial colors and case and bracelet materials. This particular piece, a 'Lady Datejust' Ref. 6917 from circa 1984, is crafted out of solid yellow gold and remains in excellent overall condition. The case, characteristic 'fluted' bezel, and matching 'President' bracelet remain show normal, uniform wear throughout with no notable damage or flaws. The champagne dial within features a champagne surface with excellent text and factory applied diamond indices. For the ladies out there, or for those with smaller wrists, this classic is going to be tough to beat for a daily wearer or simply a one watch to do it all.