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Rolex Lady Datejust 'Tiger's Eye'

Partially verified

This Rolex Lady Datejust is a mechanical wristwatch featuring a distinctive dial constructed from natural tiger's eye stone. The dial displays a layered structure with warm brown and orange tones and is devoid of hour markers. The watch is housed in a precious metal case, topped with a fluted bezel and an acrylic crystal equipped with a cyclops magnifying lens for the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The timepiece is fitted with a President-style bracelet featuring a hidden clasp. It utilizes a mechanical movement with a quickset date function. The watch is accompanied by official punched papers and a calendar card dating from 1980–1981. According to the source, the case retains its original sharp lines and hallmarking on the reverse, while the stone dial is described as being in pristine condition. This example illustrates the use of rare mineral dials within the Lady Datejust series.

A Rolex Lady Datejust with a tiger's eye stone dial, fluted bezel, and President bracelet.
A Rolex Lady Datejust with a tiger's eye stone dial, fluted bezel, and President bracelet. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Datejust
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1980 - 1981
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 Dial

The watch features a case fabricated from precious metal, which the auction description reports retains its original sharp lines. A notable aesthetic feature of this timepiece is the use of a natural tiger's eye mineral for the dial, which presents a layered appearance with varied brown and orange color profiles. The dial is intentionally left without hour markers, emphasizing the natural patterns of the stone.

This crystal incorporates a cyclops lens positioned over the date display at the 3 o'clock marker. According to the provided information, the reverse of the case features deep, intact hallmarks confirming its origin.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ساعت از فلز گران‌بها ساخته شده و طبق توصیف منبع، دارای گوشه‌های قوی و مهرهای اصالت عمیق (Hallmarks) در پشت بدنه است”
  • “صفحه طبیعی سنگ چشم ببر (Tiger's Eye) است که ساختاری لایه‌لایه با طیف رنگ‌های گرم قهوه‌ای و نارنجی دارد”
  • “قاب ساعت مجهز به بزل شیاردار (Fluted Bezel)، کریستال آکریلیک به همراه ذره‌بین تاریخ (سیکلوپس)”

Movement and Functionality

The Lady Datejust is powered by a mechanical movement that supports the quickset date functionality. This feature allows the user to adjust the calendar display at the 3 o'clock position independently of the main timekeeping hands.

The overall integrity of the watch is supported by its accompanying accessories, including official punched papers and a calendar card dated to the 1980-1981 period. The source notes that the dial is in pristine, undamaged condition, which is remarked upon due to the inherent fragility of mineral dials used in these vintage pieces.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت از نوع مکانیکی با قابلیت تنظیم سریع تقویم (Quickset) بوده و عملکرد تاریخ‌شمار را در موقعیت ساعت ۳ پشتیبانی می‌کند”
  • “ساعت به همراه مدارک سوراخ‌دار رسمی (Punched Papers) و کارت تقویم مربوط به سال‌های ۱۹۸۰–۱۹۸۱ عرضه شده است”
  • “طبق منبع، صفحه ساعت کاملاً بی‌نقص و سالم توصیف شده”

Bracelet and Provenance

The timepiece is paired with a President-style bracelet, which contributes to the refined profile of the watch. The bracelet integrates a hidden clasp mechanism, ensuring a seamless visual appearance when worn.

The provenance of this specific watch is linked to the 1980–1981 production era, as confirmed by the original documentation included in the listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “بند مدل پرزیدنت (President) مجهز به قفل مخفی (Hidden Clasp) است”
  • “ساعت به همراه مدارک سوراخ‌دار رسمی (Punched Papers) و کارت تقویم مربوط به سال‌های ۱۹۸۰–۱۹۸۱ عرضه شده است”
  • “در دوره‌های مختلف از صفحات ساخته‌شده از سنگ‌های طبیعی و معدنی خاص نظیر لاجورد، اونیکس و چشم ببر استفاده کرده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific reference number for this Lady Datejust configuration?
  • Can the case metal be confirmed as 18k yellow gold based on the reported hallmarks?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Lady Datejust 'Tiger's Eye'
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“برند سازنده: Rolex”
ModelLady Datejust“مدل: Lady Datejust”
Dial materialTiger's Eye“صفحه طبیعی سنگ چشم ببر (Tiger's Eye)”
Crystal typeAcrylic with cyclops“کریستال آکریلیک به همراه ذره‌بین تاریخ (سیکلوپس)”
Movement typeMechanical with Quickset“موتور ساعت از نوع مکانیکی با قابلیت تنظیم سریع تقویم (Quickset)”
Bracelet typePresident“بند مدل پرزیدنت (President)”
Included itemsPunched papers and calendar card“مدارک سوراخ‌دار رسمی (Punched Papers) و کارت تقویم مربوط به سال‌های ۱۹۸۰–۱۹۸۱”
Date1980-1981“سال‌های ۱۹۸۰–۱۹۸۱”

Visible details

  • No hour markers on the dial
  • Cyclops lens over the date aperture
  • Fluted bezel
  • President-style bracelet with hidden clasp

Research qualifications

  • Specific case dimensions not provided
  • No documentation of recent service history

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Consulted source

ساعت مچی زنانه رولکس Rolex Lady Datejust 'Tiger's Eye'

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record d1de11e0e9

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