24 Rolex Extremely Rare and Precious, Datejust, Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, White Enamel Porcelain Dial and Golden Text, Reference 16 018

Estimate: € 6.000 –⁠ 12.000

Model: Datejust Reference: 16018 Case Material: Yellow Gold Bracelet Material: Leather Strap Year: 1981 Movement: Automatic Caliber: 3035 Case N°: 6 724 509 Dimensions: 36 mm Signed: Dial, Case and Movement The Rolex Datejust is arguably the staple of all Rolex lineages. Starting production in 1945, it can be said to embody Hans Wilsdorf’s vision of what Rolex was to represent, and testament to this, it remains in production to this day. Among the most important changes we find that of ’77, when the entire Rolex Datejust range received the new cal. 3035 equipped with a quick release date. This feature adds a further element of interest to the model, which, in the meantime, has become an authentic best-seller. This particular example is a representative of the 5-digit family, reference 16 018, made in yellow gold with reeded bezel and three body case. Preserved in very nice conditions, the present lot is more special considering its very rare white enamel dial. It has a very rare enamel porcelain-like gloss finish like the ones seen around that era on early Zenith Daytonas. The thick lacquer finish means that the gilt text almost floats on the surface of the dial, further embellished with applied baton markers.