Description

A very special Rolex Datejust from 1972 is shown here. The watch is made with an 18k yellow gold case, which is measured at 36mm across. This case is kept in very good condition, with thick parts and clear markings.

The most amazing part of this watch is the red Jasper stone dial. This dial is made from a real stone that is cut very thin. Each stone dial is different because it is made by nature. The red color is deep and rich, with some purple and orange spots mixed in. The warm tone of the yellow gold case creates a classic contrast with the reddish stone dial. Yellow gold writing and a matching crown symbol are on the stone. No hour markers are put on the dial to show off the beautiful stone.

Stone dials were only made by Rolex from the late 1960s until 1978, and only for gold and platinum watches. The red Jasper stone was stopped after 1978, so very few were ever made. Finding one in such well-preserved condition is still extremely rare.

The watch is powered by the Rolex caliber 1570, which winds itself when worn. A date window is cut into the stone at 3 o’clock, which was very hard to do without breaking the stone.

The bezel (the ring around the glass) is made of 18k yellow gold with ridges, called “fluted.” A clear plastic crystal is placed over the dial for protection.

An 18k yellow gold President bracelet is attached to the case. This bracelet shows almost no stretching between the links, which is unusual for a watch this old.

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘è, meaning “exquisite clockwork”