Rolex Lady Datejust 'Tiger's Eye'
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1980 - 1981
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Lady Datejust is a mechanical wristwatch featuring a distinctive dial constructed from natural tiger's eye stone. The dial displays a layered structure with warm brown and orange tones and is devoid of hour markers.
The watch is housed in a precious metal case, topped with a fluted bezel and an acrylic crystal equipped with a cyclops magnifying lens for the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The timepiece is fitted with a President-style bracelet featuring a hidden clasp. It utilizes a mechanical movement with a quickset date function. The watch is accompanied by official punched papers and a calendar card dating from 1980–1981.
According to the source, the case retains its original sharp lines and hallmarking on the reverse, while the stone dial is described as being in pristine condition. This example illustrates the use of rare mineral dials within the Lady Datejust series.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1980-1981
- Type
- Datejust
- Maker
- Rolex
- Model
- Lady Datejust
- Crystal type
- Acrylic with cyclops
- Bracelet type
- President
- Dial material
- Tiger's Eye
- Movement type
- Mechanical with Quickset
- Included items
- Punched papers and calendar card
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a case fabricated from precious metal, which the auction description reports retains its original sharp lines. A notable aesthetic feature of this timepiece is the use of a natural tiger's eye mineral for the dial, which presents a layered appearance with varied brown and orange color profiles. The dial is intentionally left without hour markers, emphasizing the natural patterns of the stone. This crystal incorporates a cyclops lens positioned over the date display at the 3 o'clock marker. According to the provided information, the reverse of the case features deep, intact hallmarks confirming its origin.
- Visible features
- • No hour markers on the dial • Cyclops lens over the date aperture • Fluted bezel • President-style bracelet with hidden clasp
- Bracelet and Provenance
- The timepiece is paired with a President-style bracelet, which contributes to the refined profile of the watch. The bracelet integrates a hidden clasp mechanism, ensuring a seamless visual appearance when worn. The provenance of this specific watch is linked to the 1980–1981 production era, as confirmed by the original documentation included in the listing.
- Movement and Functionality
- The Lady Datejust is powered by a mechanical movement that supports the quickset date functionality. This feature allows the user to adjust the calendar display at the 3 o'clock position independently of the main timekeeping hands. The overall integrity of the watch is supported by its accompanying accessories, including official punched papers and a calendar card dated to the 1980-1981 period. The source notes that the dial is in pristine, undamaged condition, which is remarked upon due to the inherent fragility of mineral dials used in these vintage pieces.
Identification
- 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: Specific case dimensions not provided
- Research required: No documentation of recent service history