Watch Ref.: 31mm Rolex Datejust 68274
WD Stock Number: FP9867
Dial Type / Colour: Ivory “Fossil” Arabic Numeral Jubilee Dial
Series / Year: W Series / July 1996
Condition: Well Used
Warranty: In-House 1 Year Movement Warranty
Stock Location: FEP 03-111
Remarks: Full Set with Outer Box, Green Box, Booklets, Warranty Cert, Red Tag, Green Serial Tag and Original Purchase Receipt
Here’s a truly special offering from the golden age of neo-vintage Rolex: the 31mm Datejust 68274, a timeless classic with a dial that’s anything but ordinary. What we have here is not just any dial — this is a rare Rolex Anniversary Jubilee dial, originally produced to celebrate the brand’s heritage. But what makes this example truly unique is the way it has aged over time, developing a soft, organic hue that resembles the texture and tone of natural fossil stone.
Instead of the usual bright silver found on most Jubilee dials, this one has mellowed into a warm, earthy blend of beige, taupe, and ivory. The raised "ROLEX" text pattern still gleams in the light, but it now sits atop a dial that has matured gracefully — giving it a “fossil-like” appearance that’s both unexpected and captivating. The result is a watch with depth, soul, and a story that no modern Rolex can replicate.
Paired with crisp Arabic numerals and jet-black hands, the contrast is striking, allowing the dial’s aged elegance to take center stage. The white gold fluted bezel frames it perfectly, while the Jubilee bracelet ties it all together in quintessential Datejust fashion.
This piece is a full set dated 19 July 1996, sold by King Fook Jewellery in Kowloon, and includes its original inner and outer boxes, punched papers, green tag, red COSC seal, calendar card, and all booklets — a complete collector’s dream!
