Rolex Datejust 6917

Rolex Ref. 6917, case back interior stamped 6900 A lady's fine and rare yellow gold, diamond and emerald-set wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, green enamel dégradé dial and diamond-set bracelet

Manufacturer : Rolex Year : Circa 1980 Reference No : 6917, case back interior stamped 6900 Movement No : 658'998 Case No : 6'746'657 Model Name : Datejust Material : 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold, emeralds, diamonds and enamel Calibre : Automatic, cal. 2030, 28 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18k yellow gold and diamond-set Rolex bracelet, 160 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle : 18k yellow gold Rolex concealed folding deployant clasp stamped 8570 Dimensions : 27mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed An extraordinary "octopus" Datejust, reference 6917, the present watch features many interesting attributes that render it an exceedingly rare example. The first is the green dégradé dial with gold graphics and diamond-set numerals. The second is the white gold bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds with a single emerald at each quarter. Finally, the bracelet, referred to by collectors as the "octopus" because of its design, mimicking the tentacles and suction cups of an octopus. Furthermore, each and every link is factory set with round-cut diamonds placed on either side of the centrally set baguette-cut diamonds. Of outstanding quality, the present watch is a magnificent and extremely rare Datejust that exemplifies the best of Rolex gem-setting of the 1980s.