{"product_id":"1968-rolex-disco-volante-18k-yellow-gold-grey-dial","title":"1968 Rolex Disco Volante - 18K Yellow Gold Grey Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Departure From The Oyster Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDuring the 1960s, Rolex briefly experimented with case forms that departed from their tool watch origins. The \"Disco Volante,\" or flying saucer, is one of the most memorable results of that era. These watches prioritized mid-century elegance, combining a slim profile with a dramatic, lugless case design that integrates directly into the bracelet. It is a Rolex that feels more at home at a formal event than on a dive boat, representing a period when the brand explored a more artistic and less utilitarian design language. This solid 18K gold example is a pure expression of that vision.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Integrated Statement In Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe defining feature of this watch is its construction. The case and bracelet are a single, flowing piece of 18K yellow gold, creating a seamless and substantial presence on the wrist. This integrated design was complex to execute and gives the watch a unique sculptural character. Paired with a clean, minimalist grey dial, the entire piece reads as a confident statement of 1960s luxury. It’s a design that feels both vintage and remarkably contemporary, standing apart from the brand's more common Oyster and Datejust models.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent And Well Preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in excellent condition, a remarkable state of preservation for a piece of this age. The integrated 18K yellow gold band is in perfect shape, showing none of the common stretching or damage that can affect these intricate bracelets. The grey dial is also perfect and clean. The crystal shows a very slight, minor scratch near the 11 o'clock marker. Overall, this watch is a beautifully maintained example of a rare and sought-after design. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ritual Of The Manual Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is for the collector who appreciates the roads less traveled in the Rolex back catalog. It is a conversation piece that sidesteps the usual references. The manual wind movement requires a daily interaction, a quiet ritual of winding the crown each morning. This simple act builds a tangible connection between the owner and the machine, a physical bond that is lost with an automatic. It is a perfect choice for someone who values design integrity and wants a vintage Rolex that is genuinely hard to find.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disco Volante \"UFO\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Integrated\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 7-7.25in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11105\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55222515990819,"sku":"11105","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF6820.jpg?v=1781205896","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1968-rolex-disco-volante-18k-yellow-gold-grey-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}