Rolex Datejust 'Midsize' Ref. 6828
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Datejust 'Midsize', reference 6828, is a vintage wristwatch from the 1980s. The watch is crafted in 18K yellow gold and is paired with a matching 18K yellow gold Presidential-style bracelet featuring a concealed clasp.
A notable feature of this reference is the placement of the Rolex font and logo, which are printed on the underside of the watch crystal. The dial is set with pavé diamonds and incorporates black lacquer indices at the 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions. The handset is also black lacquered to correspond with the indices. The timepiece is fitted with a matching factory-set diamond bezel and features a quick-set date function.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Datejust wristwatch
- Bracelet
- 18K yellow gold Presidential
- Reference
- 6828
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Crystal feature
- Rolex logo printed on underside
- Date complication
- Quick-set
- Production period
- 1980s
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Black lacquered hands • Onyx indices at 6, 9, and 12 positions • Pavé diamond dial and bezel • 18K yellow gold Presidential bracelet
- Case and Dial Design
- The case of this reference 6828 is constructed from 18K yellow gold and is paired with an integrated diamond-set bezel. The dial is paved entirely with diamonds, providing a decorative surface that contrasts with the black lacquer details. These details include indices at the 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions and the handset, which are intended to match the indices. A technical feature of this specific model is the application of the Rolex branding directly to the underside of the crystal, rather than the dial surface.
- Provenance and Rarity
- According to the provided source, the reference 6828 was produced during a period in the 1980s when Rolex developed several 'special' references for the Datejust line. The condition of the case is reported by the vendor to be well-preserved, suggesting it has been maintained since its manufacture.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch includes a quick-set date mechanism, which allows for the rapid adjustment of the date without manually advancing the hour hand through full 24-hour cycles. This feature distinguishes the 6828 from earlier Datejust models that required traditional manual date setting. The movement is housed within an 18K yellow gold case and is complemented by a Presidential-style bracelet. The auction description notes that the bracelet is of a 'concealed clasp' design and has retained a high level of structural integrity with minimal stretch over time.
Identification
- Reference
- 6828
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact year of production within the 1980s is not specified
- Research required: The source does not explicitly define the 'onyx' markers as stone, using the term in quotes