This Rolex Datejust, reference 6517, is a 26mm case in Yellow Gold used condition, featuring a Champagne Stick dial, a Fluted YG bezel, a Head only bracelet, dated circa 1946.
Rolex · 6517
Rolex Datejust in Yellow Gold, 26mm case, Champagne Stick dial, Fluted YG bezel. Circa 1946.
Introduced in 1945, the Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer to display the date in a magnified Cyclops window — a defining Rolex innovation. Spanning four case sizes, multiple metal combinations, and an almost unlimited dial palette, it occupies a unique position as simultaneously Rolex's most accessible and most versatile reference: a dress-capable daily wearer with deep collector heritage. Read the full Datejust buying guide ›
Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex is the benchmark by which most mechanical watches are measured. The Geneva manufacture pioneered waterproofing, self-winding movements, and date displays, earning a reputation for precision and durability that transcends horology. Today it dominates the prestige sports-watch market and functions as much as a financial asset class as a timepiece. Browse all Rolex ›
