Rolex Datejust 68273 Two-Tone Jubilee Dial Fluted Bezel 31mm Watch 1998 Full Set

This Rolex Datejust reference 68273 features a silver jubilee commemorative dial with applied gold Arabic numerals over a fine crown-logo pattern, a 18K yellow gold fluted bezel, and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, housed in a two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold Oyster case on a matching two-tone jubilee bracelet. Automatic, 31mm, circa 1998, 9/10 condition, full set including original box and papers, 6.5-inch bracelet length.

The Rolex Datejust, introduced in 1945 as the world's first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window on the dial, is arguably the most recognized and continuously produced luxury watch in history — a piece that has been worn by heads of state, cultural icons, and watch enthusiasts across eight decades without interruption. The reference 68273 is a 31mm two-tone variant produced through the 1990s, occupying the ideal size position between Rolex's ladies and full-sized references and wearing beautifully on a broad range of wrist sizes. The jubilee commemorative dial seen here — featuring a fine guilloché lattice of Rolex crown logos beneath the applied Arabic numerals — is among the most distinctively Rolex of all dial configurations, produced in limited periods and immediately identifiable to anyone familiar with the brand's heritage. The combination of the 18K yellow gold fluted bezel, two-tone jubilee bracelet, and commemorative dial creates a cohesive and luxurious presentation that captures the Datejust at its most classically expressive. A full-set example with original box and papers from 1998 in 9/10 condition represents an excellent entry into Rolex collecting with complete provenance and strong long-term value retention.