SIGNED ROLEX, DATEJUST 'RAINBOW' MODEL, REF. 69119, CASE NO. 9'091'464, CIRCA 1986

Very few of this important and luxurious gold DateJust reference 69119 with factory-set diamonds and multicoloured sapphire-set are known to the market. The present watch is an excellent example with full case proportions and crisp clear hallmarks. Made in the 1980s, this gem-set Rolex shows immense attention to even the smallest details, Rolex only uses the finest gemstones cut and matched to perfection which is demonstrated by the perfectly matched and specially shaped cut multicoloured sapphire on the bezel and for the hour indexes.

Combining the engineering prowess of horology with the elegance and refinement of haute jewellery, gem-set watches unite the best of two worlds. The aesthetic appeal of this superb vintage DateJust is equal to its undisputed rarity as one of the most intriguing and collectible versions of the DateJust model, unquestionably one of the key pieces among Rolex's vintage gem-set production.