Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 'Lilac Stella'

Though our focus often lies with the bold statements of gentlemen’s Rolex, every now and then we encounter a ladies’ piece that deserves a place among the greats.

This Lady Datejust reference 6917 is one of them. More than just another vintage Datejust, it’s a watch that balances beauty and function with quiet confidence. A reminder that true sophistication often speaks softly.

A Glimpse into Her Past
The Lilac Stella dial feels like poetry. Its glossy surface shimmers between lilac and pink, radiating warmth and charm as the light moves across it. Like the perfect manicure, it’s polished, feminine, and effortlessly confident. Each Stella dial was hand-painted in the 1970s, giving every example its own tone and depth. This one stands out for its dreamy pastel harmony.

Looking at the watch, you can almost imagine the woman who once wore it. Composed and elegant, perhaps seated at a café in Paris, Rome, or Beirut. The dial and her matching nails catch the sunlight as she turns a page, lifts a cigarette, sips her coffee, or raises a coupe of champagne. You might even catch her scent in the air carrying the same confidence, allure, and quiet mystery that this watch now preserves from another era. 

Condition
The yellow gold case and fluted bezel are well preserved, showing the kind of gentle wear that comes from years of careful enjoyment. What truly defines this example, however, is its rare Jubilee bracelet. Nicknamed the 'Coffee Bean' for its rounded links. The hollow links make it light, fluid, and effortlessly elegant. It feels more like a bracelet, a piece of jewellery, than a watch.

A tiny, almost invisible hairline sits discreetly below the date window, covered by the cyclops and imperceptible to the naked eye. This is perfectly natural for a handmade dial over half a century old. It’s a whisper of time, a reminder that beauty and history often live side by side. The black printing remains crisp and precise, while the luminous plots are evenly aged and intact, offering a creamy warmth that pairs beautifully with the soft lilac background.

This Lady Datejust isn’t merely a timepiece. It’s a time capsule: a continuation of her style, her story, her time.