Rolex Datejust 36mm Two-Tone Yellow Gold and Steel with Diamond Dial
Luxury Wristwatch, Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet · Yellow Gold (75% gold, alloyed with silver and copper) paired with 904L Stainless Steel
Purity: 18K (750/1000) Solid Gold components
Type
Luxury Wristwatch, Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet
Purity
18K (750/1000) Solid Gold components
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (75% gold, alloyed with silver and copper) paired with 904L Stainless Steel
Weight
Total watch weight approximately 100g to 105g; Gold content weight approximately 20g to 25g
Description
A quintessential luxury timepiece featuring Rolex's signature 'Rolesor' combination of 18K yellow gold and steel. This Datejust is characterized by its iconic fluted bezel, silvered sunbeam dial, and factory-set diamond hour markers, representing one of the most recognizable designs in horological history.
Key Features
Fluted 18K gold bezel, Cyclops magnifying lens at 3 o'clock, diamond marker dial, and two-tone Jubilee bracelet
Color & Finish
Classic 18K Yellow Gold with high-polish fluted bezel and center links; brushed 'satin' finish on outer steel links and lugs
Hallmarks & Stamps
Model/Serial numbers between lugs; '750' or Swiss Helvetia head on gold bracelet links (hidden); Rolex crown on clasp and dial
Dimensions Estimate
36mm case diameter; 20mm lug width; approximately 7.5-inch total length including Jubilee bracelet
Gemstones & Inlays
10 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold square 'doorstop' or chaton settings as hour markers
Clasp & Closure
Hidden Crownclasp or folding Oysterclasp (depending on specific year) with Rolex coronet emblem
Chain & Links
Jubilee bracelet; five-piece link construction with three rows of polished gold center links and two rows of brushed steel outer links
Craftsmanship Details
Precision-milled links, hand-set diamond markers, screw-down Twinlock crown, and chronometer-grade internal mechanical movement
Authentication Indicators
Alignment of the rehaut (inner ring), clarity of the Cyclops 2.5x magnification, sharpness of fluted bezel edges, and weight consistency of solid gold links
Origin & Maker
Switzerland; Rolex SA, Geneva
Era & Period
Modern Era (likely late 1990s to 2010s styling indicators)
Age Estimate
Circa 1995-2005 based on the tritium/luminova dial transition and clasp style
Cultural Significance
A symbol of peak professional achievement and timeless style, often gifted for major life milestones like retirements or weddings.
Condition Notes
Very Good; minor surface micro-scratching on the high-polish gold surfaces, slight 'stretch' or slack visible in the bracelet links characteristic of gold wear
Value Estimate
$6,500 - $9,500 USD (Market value significantly exceeds melt value due to brand equity and mechanical movement)
Care & Maintenance
Clean with mild soap and soft brush to remove skin oils; annual water-pressure test; professional service every 10 years; store in a soft case
Similar Items
Rolex Day-Date 'President' (entirely gold), Tudor Prince Date+Day (similar aesthetic at lower price point), Omega Constellation Two-Tone
Interesting Facts
The Datejust was the first self-winding chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window on the dial in 1945.