1986 Rolex Midsize Datejust Tridor (Ref. 68279B) Salmon Diamond Dial

The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and beloved Rolex watches ever made. Launched in 1945, it has remained a timeless classic, instantly recognizable as an item of true quality and functional design. This midsize Datejust can be worn just as easily with formal evening attire as it can be with jeans and a tee shirt. This piece would make an excellent start for a new vintage collector, or be a great addition to an expanding collection.

Though it was produced into the early 2000s the Rolex Tridor models are really a product of the 1980s, and though this wasn't always the case, it is highly celebrated within the collector community. The Tridor's retro aesthetic, oddball whimsy, and seriously precise execution result in a polarizing anomaly from the crown, though the Tridor models were always destined for collectibility as it saw low production numbers throughout its tenure.

The recipe for the Neapolitan version of the Rolex midsize Datejust starts with an 18K white gold case and an 18K yellow gold bezel, but the namesake of the Rolex Tridor Day-Date primarily comes from its President bracelet which features center links comprised of precisely melded sections of 18K rose, yellow, and white gold surrounded with 18K white gold outer links to match the case.