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Wristwatch · Date-display wristwatch

Rolex Lady Date Wristwatch, circa 1976

Partially verified

This Rolex Lady Date wristwatch, reference 6917, dates to approximately 1976. The watch features a 26 mm bicolour case constructed of steel and 18 K gold, equipped with a fluted gold bezel and a screwed "Twinlock" winding crown. Powering the watch is the automatic Calibre 2030 movement, serial number 74628. The champagne-coloured dial is finished with a sunburst effect and features applied indices alongside luminous hands and dots, both utilizing Super-LumiNova. The watch is presented on a steel and gold "Jubilee" bracelet, reference 62523D.13, which includes endlinks stamped 468B and a clasp dated 10/1991. The total length of the assembly is 165 mm. Documentation accompanying the timepiece includes the original certificate and a service card, with the case back displaying an engraving associated with a service exchange.

A front view of the Rolex Lady Date wristwatch showing the champagne-coloured dial and bicolour Jubilee bracelet.
A front view of the Rolex Lady Date wristwatch showing the champagne-coloured dial and bicolour Jubilee bracelet. — Auktionen Dr. Crott / Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Date-display wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
6917
Catalogue / lot identifier
206730329
Source-reported date
circa 1976
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
4479798

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The watch is housed in a 26 mm diameter bicolour case manufactured from a combination of steel and 18 K gold. It features a signature fluted gold bezel and a screw-down Twinlock winding crown. The case back is screw-fastened and carries specific markings related to the reference and individual identification.

The timepiece is fitted with a steel and gold Jubilee-style bracelet identified by reference 62523D.13. The assembly includes endlinks stamped 468B. Notably, the clasp is stamped with code P10, indicating a production date of October 1991, which differs from the circa 1976 date attributed to the watch head itself.

Evidence for this section
  • “bicolour steel and gold case”
  • “fluted gold bezel”
  • “screwed "Twinlock" winding crown”
  • “clasp P10 (10/1991)”

Dial and Movement

The champagne-coloured dial is characterized by a sunburst finish and is set with ten applied indices. The hands and the luminous dots on the dial are treated with Super-LumiNova. A date window is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark.

The internal mechanism is an automatic movement identified as Calibre 2030, with the movement number recorded as 74628.

Evidence for this section
  • “Champagne-coloured, sunburst finish”
  • “applied indexes with luminous dots (Super-LumiNova)”
  • “Movm.: Automatic”
  • “Cal. 2030”

Identification and Documentation

The object is identified by the Rolex reference 6917 and case number 4479798. The source indicates that the case back includes additional engravings, specifically 'EX 2980255', which is noted as documentation regarding a service exchange performed on the timepiece.

The watch is accompanied by an original certificate and a service card, providing provenance for its maintenance history. The total length of the watch and bracelet combined is 165 mm.

Evidence for this section
  • “Ref. 6917”
  • “Case No. 4479798”
  • “engraved 4479798 as well as EX 2980255 for documentation for the exchange”
  • “Original certificate, Service card”

Open research questions

  • Confirm if the clasp date of 1991 indicates a full bracelet replacement or partial service history.
  • Verify the authenticity of the case/movement pairing through official Rolex archives.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Lady Date Wristwatch, circa 1976
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“Rolex Lady Date”
Reference6917“Ref. 6917”
MovementCal. 2030“Cal. 2030”
Case Serial4479798“Case No. 4479798”
MaterialSteel and 18k gold“Steel/18 K gold”
OriginSchweiz“Origin Schweiz”
BraceletJubilee Ref. 62523D.13“steel/gold "Jubilee" bracelet Ref. 62523D.13”

Visible details

  • Fluted gold bezel design
  • Champagne sunburst dial finish
  • Bicolour jubilee style bracelet
  • Date window located at the 3 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • Independent type authentication remains research required
  • Presence of non-original service components like the 1991 clasp

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Wristwatch, Rolex Lady Date, 1976

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 1993b550b6

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