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734+
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$15,000
Highest Sale (page)
$4,864
Avg Price (page)
$2,000 - $150,000+
Typical Range

Rolex Datejust Auction Results

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Rolex Datejust Ladies Ref. 69173 Rolex. Rolex two tone datejust with gold dial and Case No. S9038XX., Ref. 69173., Circa 1990, 26mm case, Stainless steel case, gold dial, fluted gold bezel
$1,625
MORPHY AUCTIONS, Denver, PA, USA · Sep 2016

Rolex Datejust Ladies Ref. 69173 Rolex. Rolex two tone datejust with gold dial and Case No. S9038XX., Ref. 69173., Circa 1990, 26mm case, Stainless steel case, gold dial, fluted gold bezel

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Rolex Datejust Ref. 16200 Rolex. Rolex Datejust. Case No. A6085XX. Ref. 16200. Circa 1990. 36mm case. Stainless steel case. Mother of pearl dial. Diamond bezel. Caliber 3135. Screw down crown
$2,500
MORPHY AUCTIONS, Denver, PA, USA · Sep 2016

Rolex Datejust Ref. 16200 Rolex. Rolex Datejust. Case No. A6085XX. Ref. 16200. Circa 1990. 36mm case. Stainless steel case. Mother of pearl dial. Diamond bezel. Caliber 3135. Screw down crown

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Rolex Datejust Ref. 6609 Rolex. Rolex datejust. Case No. 4638XX. Ref. 6609. Circa 1956. 36mm case. Stainless steel case. Silver dial. Machined gold 10 minute marker bezel. Self-winding
$1,500
MORPHY AUCTIONS, Denver, PA, USA · Sep 2016

Rolex Datejust Ref. 6609 Rolex. Rolex datejust. Case No. 4638XX. Ref. 6609. Circa 1956. 36mm case. Stainless steel case. Silver dial. Machined gold 10 minute marker bezel. Self-winding

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Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Rolex. Rolex datejust. Case No. 50550XX. Ref. 1601. Circa 1968. 36mm case. Stainless steel case. Silver metallic dial. Fluted bezel. Self-winding. Screw down crown
$1,500
MORPHY AUCTIONS, Denver, PA, USA · Sep 2016

Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Rolex. Rolex datejust. Case No. 50550XX. Ref. 1601. Circa 1968. 36mm case. Stainless steel case. Silver metallic dial. Fluted bezel. Self-winding. Screw down crown

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Rolex Datejust Ref. 16013 Rolex. Rolex Datejust. Case No. R4911XX, Ref. 16013
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Rolex Datejust Ref. 16013 Rolex. Rolex Datejust. Case No. R4911XX, Ref. 16013

Rolex datejust yellow gold ladies watch Rolex datejust 18kt yellow gold ladies wrist watch. After market diamond dial & bezel
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Rolex datejust yellow gold ladies watch Rolex datejust 18kt yellow gold ladies wrist watch. After market diamond dial & bezel

ROLEX DATEJUST OYSTER PERPETUAL CHRONOMETER WATCHStunning vintage Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer watch 16013. Production date April 1987. Serial # 9579827. Jubilee bracelet
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ROLEX DATEJUST OYSTER PERPETUAL CHRONOMETER WATCHStunning vintage Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer watch 16013. Production date April 1987. Serial # 9579827. Jubilee bracelet

ROLEX DATEJUST REF 179383 A LADY'S STAINLESS STEEL, GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET BRACELET WATCH CIRCA 2010
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ROLEX DATEJUST REF 179383 A LADY'S STAINLESS STEEL, GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET BRACELET WATCH CIRCA 2010

ROLEX DATEJUST REF 6517 A LADY'S STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD WRIST WATCH CIRCA 1967
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ROLEX DATEJUST REF 6517 A LADY'S STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD WRIST WATCH CIRCA 1967

ROLEX DATEJUST 31 REF 178273 A MID-SIZE STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE SOLD 2018
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ROLEX DATEJUST 31 REF 178273 A MID-SIZE STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE SOLD 2018

ROLEX DATEJUST 31 REF 178240 A MID-SIZE BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE CIRCA 2013
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ROLEX DATEJUST 31 REF 178240 A MID-SIZE BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE CIRCA 2013

ROLEX DATEJUST REF 69173 A LADY'S STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE CIRCA 1995
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ROLEX DATEJUST REF 69173 A LADY'S STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE CIRCA 1995

Rolex Datejust Values Explained

The Datejust, introduced in 1945, is the original Rolex date watch and the bestselling Rolex reference in history. Most Datejusts are the most affordable entry point into genuine Rolex ownership at auction, typically $2,000-$15,000 for common references in good condition. Unusual dials — tropical, "stella" colored enamel, diamond-set — push values considerably higher. Vintage Rolesor (two-tone) and early references with original jubilee bracelets are most collected.

Notable Reference Numbers

6305 (Early) 6605 1600 1601 1603 16013 (Two-tone) 16233 116200 (36mm) 126200 (36mm, current) 126334 (41mm, current)
Auction Record
$151,200 (Ref 1601, Stella coral dial, Phillips 2022)

Rolex Datejust — Frequently Asked Questions

For Datejusts, the dial is everything. Standard black or white dials are common; "Stella" dials (brightly colored enamel in coral, turquoise, green, or other vivid hues) are rare and fetch $30,000-$150,000+. Tropical dials (natural patina to brown) add significant premiums. Beyond the dial, two-tone (Rolesor) gold/steel with original jubilee bracelet in good condition is more collectible than all-steel. Original fluted bezel in yellow gold commands the highest premiums.

Common steel Datejusts (ref 116200, 126200) typically sell at auction for $2,500-$5,000 in good condition — often below secondary dealer retail. This makes auction a reasonable source for buyers. For vintage examples (pre-1980), auction is often the primary market. Always verify authenticity, bracelet stretch, and that the reference and serial match any papers provided.

Stella dials are vibrantly colored lacquer dials made in the 1970s and early 1980s — turquoise, coral, champagne, cognac, green, and other colors. They were produced in limited quantities and most were destroyed. Surviving examples in good condition are among the most sought-after Datejust variants. A coral or turquoise Stella dial Datejust ref 1601 will sell for $50,000-$150,000+ depending on condition.

The Datejust 36 (ref 126200) is the original size, 36mm — the classic Rolex proportion. The Datejust 41 (ref 126334) was introduced to meet demand for larger contemporary watches. At auction, 36mm vintage references hold stronger collector premiums; the 41mm is preferred by buyers wanting a more contemporary wearable watch. Values for modern references are similar on the secondary market.
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