This Rolex Date, reference 6917, is a 26mm case in Steel and Yellow Gold used condition, featuring a Silver Stick dial, a Fluted YG bezel, a Jubilee bracelet, dated circa 1978. Priced dealer-direct and shipped fully insured.
Steel references are the smart entry point here, landing at genuine Oyster Perpetual money while gold examples climb toward the ceiling. The 1500-series, including the 1503 and 15053, runs non-quickset; the 15000-series brought quickset in 1977, which I'd call a real usability win. At 34mm it reads modern and unisex, smaller and simpler than the Datejust. Buy unpolished cases with matching-serial bracelets and you'll hold value. Read the full Date buying guide ›
Demand has outrun supply on these for years, and that's the whole story for a buyer. Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905, and the Geneva house earned its standing on waterproofing, automatics, and Date displays. Precision and durability made the name; the market made it an asset class. Steel sports references sell over retail every day, so dealer-direct pricing and a wire payment keep your fair trade-level number where it belongs. Browse all Rolex ›
Rolex · 6917
Rolex Date, Steel and Yellow Gold, 26mm case, Silver Stick dial, Fluted YG bezel. Circa 1978.
