Rolex Vintage Ladies Datejust 26mm 69173 (1997)

This Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a champagne-colour dial and a Jubilee bracelet. The Jubilee, a supple and comfortable five-piece link metal bracelet, was designed and made especially for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust in 1945.

The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. It was therefore identical to the fluting on the case back, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, in gold on this Lady-Datejust.

Gold is coveted for its lustre and nobility. Steel reinforces strength and reliability. Together, they harmoniously combine the best of their properties. A true Rolex signature, Rolesor has featured on Rolex models since the early 1930s, and was trademarked as a name in 1933. It is one of the prominent pillars of the Oyster collection.

Specifications:

• Model: Vintage Ladies DateJust, 69173
• Dial: Champagne-colour, Tapestry Design, Gold Indexes and Luminescent Batons, Date Feature at 3 o’clock
• Bezel: Fluted, 18ct Yellow Gold
• Case: Oystersteel and Yellow Gold, 26mm, screw-down case back and winding crown
• Material: Yellow Rolesor – combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
• Bracelet: Jubilee, five-piece links
• Clasp: Folding Crown clasp
• Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
• Calibre: 2135, Manufacture Rolex
• Functions: Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
• Water resistance: Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet