Reference 6917 Datejust | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1981 — Rolex

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Estimate: $3,000–$5,000 hammer
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Sale: Sotheby's — Fine Watches, New York · 15 June 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-5133500
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex, Reference 6917 Datejust | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1981. Sotheby's, 15 Jun 2023, lot 415. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5133500.

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Rolex, Reference 6917 Datejust | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1981. Sotheby's, 15 Jun 2023, lot 415. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5133500.

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From the same sale Fine Watches · Jun 2023

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Reference 47240/000J-5 Malte 240 Jubilee \| A yellow gold automatic wr…	Vacheron Constantin	$4,000–$6,000
Reference 5512 Submariner \| A stainless steel wristwatch with bracele…	Rolex	$8,000–$12,000
Reference 3468/3538 Calatrava \| Retailed by Gubelin: A yellow gold wr…	Patek Philippe	$6,000–$9,000
Reference 7391 0 Historique \| A yellow gold and diamond-set cushion s…	Vacheron Constantin	$4,000–$6,000
Reference 92510A31 \| A yellow gold and diamond-set cushion shaped bra…	Piaget	$3,000–$5,000
Reference 666-88 Sonata \| A pink gold dual time wristwatch with alarm…	Ulysse Nardin	$10,000–$15,000

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