{"product_id":"1989-rolex-lady-datejust-69178-18k-yellow-gold-walnut-burl-wood-dial-president-bracelet","title":"1989 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 - 18K Yellow Gold Walnut Burl Wood Dial President Bracelet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Warmth Of A Natural Tree Root Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDuring the 1970s and 80s, Rolex experimented with a series of dials made from organic and mineral materials, transforming their classic models into something far more exotic. This Lady Datejust President from 1989 features one of the rarest and most sought-after of these executions: the Walnut Burl dial. In the world of fine woodworking, Walnut is the king, but Walnut Burl is the crown jewel. Sliced from the roots of a tree, burl wood has exquisite grain character, and no two of these watches are ever exactly alike. It takes the quintessential ladies' gold watch and gives it an earthy, natural character that sets it apart from any standard metal dial.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete Gold President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 69178 reference is the definitive 26mm Lady President, featuring a solid 18K yellow gold case and the iconic President bracelet. While the bracelet is typically associated with the men's Day-Date, its use on the Lady-Datejust signifies a top-tier execution. This example pairs the rich, warm tones of the gold with the deep, complex patterns of the walnut dial, creating a cohesive and luxurious feel. It represents a specific era of Rolex design that blended traditional watchmaking with bold, natural materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest And Well Preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in good overall condition. The solid gold case and crown have been polished, and the dial is in excellent shape, showing the intricate wood grain clearly. The President bracelet is in good condition and remains structurally sound. This piece presents as a well-maintained example of a rare and highly collectible dial variant. 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\u003eA Sophisticated And Unique Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a watch for someone who appreciates the classic form of a gold Rolex but wants a dial with genuine rarity and character. The Burl wood dial is warm, sophisticated, and completely unique to this watch. It moves the Lady President from a classic piece of jewelry to a conversation starter, perfect for a collector who values the unusual and the irreplaceable.\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\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69178\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Datejust President\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\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e President\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut Burl Wood\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 68.3g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1168\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245468729635,"sku":"11168","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF6671.jpg?v=1781711871","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1989-rolex-lady-datejust-69178-18k-yellow-gold-walnut-burl-wood-dial-president-bracelet","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}