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1989 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 - Two-Tone Champagne Sunburst Dial

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The Definitive Two-Tone Rolex
The reference 69173 is the image many people hold when they think of a classic Rolex. It defined a generation of luxury, blending the durability of stainless steel with the warmth of yellow gold in a way that was both elegant and suitable for everyday life. This was the watch that made a precious metal piece feel approachable and endlessly versatile. Paired with a champagne sunburst dial, the combination is foundational. It's a design that feels correct in any setting, a piece of enduring style that works as well today as it did at the close of the 1980s.
A Complete Set From The 1980s
This example is distinguished by its completeness and period-correct details. As an L-serial piece from 1989, it features a tritium dial, noted by the "T SWISS T" signature at six o'clock. The movement includes the convenient quick-set date function. The configuration uses a 14K yellow gold fluted bezel with an 18K gold and steel Jubilee bracelet, a specific combination for this era. Crucially, the watch is accompanied by its original warranty papers and hangtag, which ground it to its production year and offer a level of provenance that's increasingly hard to find.
Light Wear On An Honest Case
This Lady Datejust presents in Very Good Vintage Condition, retaining its original signed crown and sharp fluted bezel. The two-tone case and Jubilee bracelet show light, honest wear consistent with a carefully worn watch from its era. The tritium lume plots on the dial and hands have aged evenly. The bracelet is matching and shows moderate stretch natural for its age. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Cornerstone For Any Collection
A two-tone Datejust earns its place by being one of the most versatile watches ever designed. As a first serious timepiece, it's an undisputed classic that will never feel dated. For an established collection, it fills the essential role of a go-anywhere dress watch that's robust enough for daily rotation. The design is so fundamental that it doesn't compete with more specialized or trend-driven pieces; it complements them by providing a baseline of recognized style. It's a reference point for what a luxury watch can and should be.
Key Specs
Reference: 69173
Model: Lady Datejust
Year: 1989
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 26mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold
Bracelet: Two Tone Jubilee
Bracelet Length: 6in
Dial: Champagne Sunburst, Date Indicator
Metal: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 54.4g
Includes: Warranty Papers, Hangtag
SKU: 1760
Fit & Customization
We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:
  • Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want
  • Links added or removed on a metal bracelet
  • Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on
Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.