Rolex Datejust Ref. 6824 — 14K Yellow Gold, Cartier Double-Signed Dial

Rolex Datejust Reference 6824 — 14K Yellow Gold, Cartier Double-Signed Dial, Riveted C&I Bracelet

Reference: 6824
Material: 14K yellow gold case and riveted-link bracelet
Dial: Cartier double-signed — gilt applied Roman numerals, outer minute track, gilt baton hands, date window at 3 o'clock
Case Diameter: 31mm (midsize/unisex)
Movement: Rolex caliber 2030, automatic, adjusted to temperature and five positions
Bracelet: 14K gold riveted-link bracelet manufactured in the United States by C&I; deployant clasp stamped "Rolex U.S.A.", "C*I", and "74"
Water Resistance: 10 ATM (100 meters)
Crystal: Acrylic
Provenance: Retailed by Cartier, New York Fifth Avenue

Historical Context and Rarity

This Datejust reference 6824 represents one of the rarest configurations in vintage Rolex collecting: a Cartier double-signed dial. During a brief period in the 1970s, Cartier's New York Fifth Avenue boutique carried Rolex watches—an arrangement explained by the operational independence of Cartier's London, New York, and Paris offices at the time. Robert Kenmore, owner of the US branch, exercised autonomy that permitted retailing competing brands, a practice unthinkable under today's brand structure.

Only a small number of Cartier-retailed Rolexes are documented, making these double-signed examples among the most sought-after retailer signatures alongside Tiffany & Co., Serpico y Laino, and Joyeria Riviera. The present watch is further distinguished by its original 14K gold C&I riveted-link bracelet—manufactured in the United States and highly prized for its quality and period-correct design.

The lower right lug is engraved with the watch's inventory number (now illegible due to age), confirming retail documentation. Dial, case, and bracelet are consistent with 1970s production.

Condition and Certification

Excellent condition for age; gilt dial with warm patina; case retains crisp definition; riveted bracelet with natural stretch consistent with period; movement serviced and running accurately. Provenance: Christie's Geneva 2025 auction

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