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Aventura · 14 October 2022, 06:16 AM

Hello friends
I am looking for a Rolex Datejust with calender that is entirely in yellow gold. There isn't on the Rolex website in either 41mm or 36mm but I'm sure they were made in at least 36mm at one time. Could you let me know if so what model number I should look for. I would like it with an Oyster bracelet and smooth bezel.
Thank you in advance.

CTech · 14 October 2022, 07:21 AM

There have been several 36mm Datejusts made in all gold and you'll find them as various model numbers in the 1600 or 16000 series.

It's going to be difficult to find the exact specification you are looking for as most Datejusts had the fluted bezel and most all gold ones had either the Jubilee bracelet, or later on, a President bracelet.

The only one I know of that fits your requirements of 36mm, all gold, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet is the 16008 from the late 1970s:

https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/...kley-full-set/

Aventura · 14 October 2022, 11:51 PM

Thanks a lot for your kindly response.

MoosicPa · 15 October 2022, 05:04 AM

Rolex no longer makes the DateJust in solid gold, but did in the past.

The models I have are the
116138 w/ leather strap
116238 - w/ gold jubilee bracelet; and
6605 vintage from the 1950s.

003 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

026 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

Aventura · 15 October 2022, 08:10 AM

Thanks a lot. Very useful information.

Filipão · 15 October 2022, 09:13 AM

That is an exceptional 6605!

dlmypr · 15 October 2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Filipão

That is an exceptional 6605!

Indeed it is, wow!

MoosicPa · 16 October 2022, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

That is an exceptional 6605!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlmypr

Indeed it is, wow!

Thanks guys.

I had been after a roulette wheel 6605 for about 10 years until i found this on at vintage dealer in FL.

The 116238 I was able to order with that dial from AD, back in the day when you could still do that with Rolex.

and the 116138 I was able to pick up at a discount when my AD was retiring and selling out his shop. It was one of the last Rolex's he had left.... looked so lonely sitting there.

Filipão · 16 October 2022, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Thanks guys.

I had been after a roulette wheel 6605 for about 10 years until i found this on at vintage dealer in FL.

Why only after the 6605, didn't you ever consider the 6305 too?

MoosicPa · 24 June 2023, 06:01 AM

Wearing the 6605 on a new strap today.

Nickn · 24 June 2023, 06:27 PM

Stunning 6605
I have a similar watch in a 9ct British made case

RogueSolo · 13 July 2023, 11:41 AM

Very nice, I just purchased a 6605 as well and definitely love it.

Personally, I like how a good condition watch from the 50s looks almost the same as a new watch. At least to non-Rolex experts who know what to look for.

14 October 2022, 06:16 AM	#1
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Datejust all in yellow gold Hello friends I am looking for a Rolex Datejust with calender that is entirely in yellow gold. There isn't on the Rolex website in either 41mm or 36mm but I'm sure they were made in at least 36mm at one time. Could you let me know if so what model number I should look for. I would like it with an Oyster bracelet and smooth bezel. Thank you in advance.

15 October 2022, 05:04 AM	#4
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Rolex no longer makes the DateJust in solid gold, but did in the past. The models I have are the 116138 w/ leather strap 116238 - w/ gold jubilee bracelet; and 6605 vintage from the 1950s. 003 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/] 026 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/] __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

15 October 2022, 08:10 AM	#5
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Thanks Thanks a lot. Very useful information.

24 June 2023, 06:01 AM	#10
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Wearing the 6605 on a new strap today. Attached Images __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

14 October 2022, 07:21 AM	#2
CTech "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 472	There have been several 36mm Datejusts made in all gold and you'll find them as various model numbers in the 1600 or 16000 series. It's going to be difficult to find the exact specification you are looking for as most Datejusts had the fluted bezel and most all gold ones had either the Jubilee bracelet, or later on, a President bracelet. The only one I know of that fits your requirements of 36mm, all gold, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet is the 16008 from the late 1970s: https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/...kley-full-set/

14 October 2022, 11:51 PM	#3
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Thanks a lot for your kindly response.

15 October 2022, 09:13 AM	#6
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	That is an exceptional 6605!

24 June 2023, 06:27 PM	#11
Nickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: London Posts: 533	Stunning 6605 I have a similar watch in a 9ct British made case

13 July 2023, 11:41 AM	#12
RogueSolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Canada Posts: 6	Very nice, I just purchased a 6605 as well and definitely love it. Personally, I like how a good condition watch from the 50s looks almost the same as a new watch. At least to non-Rolex experts who know what to look for.

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