Stainless steel Rolex Datejust model 179160 on Oyster 72130 bracelet, extraordinarily fitted with a genuine silver / diamond dot dial that is usually reserved exclusively for dearer models with white metal bezels. This is a very clean-looking watch in superb order, having Rolex boxes, Datejust booklet and UK papers from Watches of Switzerland in Knightsbridge dated July 2007. While this combination of watch and dial is not listed in the standard Rolex price list, one can deduce from the base model (£4,100) and diamond dial uplift (£1,350) that a new equivalent would theoretically be £5,450…..although Rolex do not offer such a watch. Sometimes it’s good to be different; not everyone likes the fluted bezel finish on the white metal versions. This is not the first nor the most surprising combination we have seen like this: we recall a steel Daytona 116520 fitted contrary to standard spec. with a black / diamond dot dial (swapped from a white gold model), which was then serviced by Rolex UK.
Price: £3,599
