{"product_id":"1990-rolex-lady-datejust-69288-18k-yg-roman-obsidian-stone-dial-diamond-bark-bezel","title":"1990 Rolex Lady Datejust 69288 - 18K YG Roman Obsidian Stone Dial Diamond Bark Bezel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Rolex's Most Ambitious Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is not a watch from the standard Rolex catalog. It's a piece of jewelry, produced during a time when Rolex created special-order configurations for its most discerning clientele. The reference 69288 represents the absolute peak of the Lady Datejust line, combining a solid gold President bracelet with a factory diamond-set bezel. This example goes a step further, featuring a dial cut from a solid piece of obsidian. These stone dials were exceedingly difficult to produce, with high failure rates, and were reserved for the brand's most exclusive offerings. This watch was built to compete not with other timepieces, but with the finest jewelry of its day.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObsidian, Diamonds, And Bark Finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is an exercise in rare and complementary textures. The dial is genuine obsidian, a volcanic glass with a deep, liquid blackness that can't be replicated with enamel or lacquer. This is framed by a factory diamond bezel with Rolex's intricate \"bark\" finishing, a texture that's repeated on the center links of the solid 18K yellow gold President bracelet. The case itself remains unpolished, preserving the original factory lines, and remnants of the original green caseback sticker are still visible. This combination of an exotic stone dial, factory gem-setting, and unified textural finishing makes this an exceptionally rare configuration.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Unpolished Case And A Unique Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Lady Datejust retains its original factory finishes, confirmed by an unpolished case and the visible remnants of its caseback sticker. The watch is in Very Good Vintage Condition, with some natural oxidation on the bracelet that's consistent with its age. Its obsidian stone dial features a fine crack, an inherent and natural characteristic of the fragile material. This detail is entirely unique to this watch, a geological fingerprint that ensures no other dial is exactly like it. 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\u003eBeyond The Everyday Datejust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 69288 sits at the intersection of Rolex's technical mastery and its willingness to produce true jewelry pieces for a select clientele. These stone-dial configurations were never mass-produced, and the obsidian variant is among the rarest. The combination of a factory diamond bark bezel, matching bark-finished President bracelet, and an exotic stone dial makes this a showcase of the brand's goldsmithing, gem-setting, and lapidary capabilities. It appeals to those who seek Rolex's most exclusive and seldom-seen creations, a piece that functions as both a serious timepiece and a statement of uncompromising material craft.\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 69288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Datejust\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\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 Factory Bark with Diamonds\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold President with Bark Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to a 5.75-inch wrist\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obsidian Stone\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 71.8g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1860\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":55874122907939,"sku":"11860","price":32500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF3801.jpg?v=1793222865","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1990-rolex-lady-datejust-69288-18k-yg-roman-obsidian-stone-dial-diamond-bark-bezel","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}