Rolex Beta 21 Il Texano Cream dial in 18k yellow gold ref 5100 filson as opposed to a flat

as opposed to a flat or 'pie-pan' style

but a watch that was only available for a short time

The bezel insert has gently aged to a dark blue colour

featuring the sought-after “wide boy” pie-pan dial variant

left off and this example with a black dial has all the ‘cool tool’ vibes of a 40mm Rolex sports watch with an interesting pop of red on the 24-hour hand

Rolex Beta 21 Il Texano Cream dial in 18k yellow gold ref 5100 filson as opposed to a flatWhile Rolex is celebrated for its legendary references and groundbreaking innovations that have defined modern watchmaking, there exist a few rare models known only to the most discerning collectors. Among them is the enigmatic Rolex 5100. Produced in very limited numbers between 1970 and 1972, the 5100 holds a special place in Rolex history as the brands first ever quartz timepiece, arriving seven years before the better known Oysterquartz. Even