{"product_id":"1989-rolex-lady-datejust-69173-two-tone-champagne-tapestry-dial","title":"1989 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 - Two Tone Champagne Tapestry Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Champagne Tapestry Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRolex's decision to offer a textured dial was a subtle but significant one. The standard champagne dial on a two-tone Datejust is a classic, but the Tapestry finish introduces a fine vertical pattern that changes the watch's character entirely. It adds a linear, almost engineered quality, catching the light in a way a flat sunburst dial can't. This was a choice that prioritized depth and visual interest, turning the dial from a simple background into a distinct design element. The result is a watch that feels more considered and specific.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Framework, Elevated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe configuration here pairs the most recognizable elements of the Lady Datejust with a less common dial. The 26mm case in steel, the fluted bezel in 18K yellow gold, and the two-tone Jubilee bracelet form the quintessential framework of the reference. What makes this example stand out is the Champagne Tapestry dial, a specific variant that collectors appreciate for its texture and relative scarcity compared to the standard champagne finish. It's this combination that moves the watch beyond the default and into something more distinctive.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell-Kept With Its Sticker Intact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Lady Datejust is in Very Good Vintage Condition, defined by sharp case lines and a clean dial surface. Crucially, the original factory sticker is still affixed to the caseback, a strong indicator of careful and infrequent wear over the last three decades. The two-tone Jubilee bracelet shows some stretch consistent with its age but remains in good form. The watch is fitted with its original signed crown. 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\u003cstrong\u003eThe Intelligent Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch earns its place by being a classic with a specific point of difference. For a collection that already includes staple pieces, the Tapestry dial adds a layer of texture and collector focus without departing from an established design. As a first serious watch, it offers all the recognition and reliability of a Rolex Datejust, but with a dial that signals a more deliberate choice. It represents the standard, but executed with a detail that makes it stand apart from the most common versions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69173\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Datejust\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26mm (Excluding Crown)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel \u0026amp; 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to a 6-inch wrist\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Tapestry\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel \u0026amp; 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1894\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit And Customization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContact us about this item or your order, and we'll take it from there.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55873703051555,"sku":"11894","price":6850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF3823_cdbd836c-95ee-428c-bd21-5b360b2e5586.jpg?v=1793212692","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1989-rolex-lady-datejust-69173-two-tone-champagne-tapestry-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}