Rolex
Oyster Perpetual Date 26 two tones black dial - Jubille Bracelet

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 6917F, 26 mm steel and yellow gold case, yellow gold fluted bezel, black dial with applied gold indexes, Rolex calibre 2030 automatic movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, approximately 42-hour power reserve after full winding, 28 jewels, steel and yellow gold Jubilee bracelet, acrylic crystal with Cyclops lens, production 1978, pre-owned watch fully inspected and covered by a 3-year warranty by Mostra, delivered with a Mostra Luxe presentation case.

“Some watches owe their elegance not to the fashion of their era, but to their ability to remain desirable long after those fashions have disappeared.”

It belongs to that generation of ladies’ Rolex watches that helped build part of the maison’s identity long before luxury watches became a global phenomenon. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917F from 1978 embodies this idea of discreet and lasting everyday luxury, worn not to attract attention, but to accompany an entire lifetime.On the wrist, the watch feels unexpectedly contemporary today. Its 26 mm diameter corresponds perfectly to the return of more restrained proportions that has become increasingly visible in recent years. Where some modern watches seek to impose their presence, this Rolex preserves a more natural elegance. It accompanies the wrist rather than dominating it.

The black dial is one of the most attractive features of this example. Visually rarer than the champagne dials traditionally associated with two-tone references from this period, it creates a particularly successful contrast with the yellow gold fluted bezel and the applied gold indexes. Light does not reflect across it uniformly. It moves through the dial, highlights the markers, follows the hands and gives the watch a depth that constantly evolves according to the conditions.The Jubilee bracelet contributes fully to this identity. Since the 1940s, it has accompanied some of the most elegant references produced by the maison. Its five-link construction creates a particular suppleness on the wrist. More fluid than an Oyster bracelet, it gives the watch a more refined, almost jewellery-like presence, while never losing its watchmaking legitimacy.The reference 6917 appeared during the 1970s and accompanied the evolution of ladies’ Rolex watches throughout a particularly important period for the brand. It follows the lineage of the historic Lady Datejust while benefiting from the mechanical advances of its era. Produced throughout the 1970s and into the early 1980s, it now represents a generation highly sought after by enthusiasts of vintage ladies’ Rolex watches.

From a collector’s perspective, this 1978 example offers several particularly attractive qualities. First, its black dial, encountered less frequently than champagne variants. Second, its characteristic late-1970s aesthetic balance, with the contrast between steel and yellow gold, the fluted bezel and the Jubilee bracelet. Finally, its position within a period where Rolex still retained the acrylic crystal, bringing that visual softness and warmth that vintage watch enthusiasts appreciate so much today.The Rolex calibre 2030 automatic movement supports this reading with complete coherence. It operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, offers an approximately 42-hour power reserve after full winding, and is built around a 28-jewel architecture recognised for its robustness and longevity. This movement contributes significantly to the reputation for reliability associated with Rolex automatic watches from this generation.

Acquiring a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917F from 1978 through Mostra means entering a world where a watch is no longer reduced to its function alone. A vintage Rolex always carries part of a story, but that story must be properly understood, inspected and explained with precision.At Mostra, every vintage watch is examined through a complete horological approach. The authenticity of the components, the coherence of the reference, the condition of the movement, the quality of the dial, bracelet and case are all carefully analysed before a watch is offered for sale. This process is particularly important on a Rolex from this period, where every detail influences the overall coherence of the piece.

This Rolex 6917F has been inspected and prepared in our workshop so that it can be worn immediately with confidence. Its automatic movement has undergone the necessary checks and the watch as a whole has been examined according to the standards that have guided our selection process for more than four decades.Choosing Mostra also means benefiting from personalised guidance. A vintage Rolex is never simply a purchase. It is often a first collector’s watch, sometimes an heirloom, sometimes the opportunity to rediscover a reference long sought after. Our role is also to place every watch within its historical context and to explain its genuine collector interest.

This watch is delivered with a Mostra Luxe presentation case and benefits from a 3-year Mostra warranty, a particularly rare commitment on a collector’s watch from this generation. This warranty reflects our confidence in the watches we select and our desire to accompany every client over the long term.Today, Mostra is built on more than 40 years of watchmaking experience, several thousand watches examined, verified 5-star Google reviews, and regular recognition within the specialist press. This reputation has been built around a simple idea: offering collector watches that are coherent, carefully inspected and presented with complete transparency.

A watch such as this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917F is not chosen solely for its aesthetics or for the name on the dial. It is also chosen for the quality of the expertise applied to it before acquisition. That is precisely what Mostra strives to bring to every collector.