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1993 Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 - Two-Tone Boiler Gauge Dial

Details

A Rare Dial On A Well Preserved Ladies Piece

This Lady-Datejust is built around one thing: the boiler gauge dial. That railroad style minute track changes the whole feel of the watch. It reads sportier and more instrument like than a typical ladies Datejust dial, which is exactly why people look for them.

Why This Configuration Matters

In the right context, boiler gauge dials are a real collector detail. They add structure to the dial and give the watch a sharper, more vintage tool-watch vibe even in a smaller case.

The rest of the watch holds up well. Two tone case, fluted gold bezel, and the Jubilee bracelet is in mint condition, which is usually the weak point on watches like this.

What You Need To Know Before Wearing It

The case is in good condition. The Jubilee bracelet is mint. The boiler gauge print is in great overall condition. The watch is running well with strong amplitude after passing by our test bench. 

Why This Watch Still Works

This is a Lady-Datejust for someone who wants a specific dial look and cares more about the vibe than strict period correctness. The boiler gauge layout gives it personality, and the mint bracelet makes it wear well immediately. If you want the boiler gauge look on a clean, wearable two tone Datejust, this one delivers.

 

Every watch we offer has been authenticated and mechanically looked over to ensure immediate usability.

Bracelet extension, cutting, or sizing is available upon request through our professional in-house jewelers.

Key Specs

Reference: 69173

Model: Datejust Lady

Year: 1993

Movement: Automatic

Case Size: 26mm

Bezel: Fluted 18k yellow gold

Bracelet: Jubilee

Wrist Size: Fits 6–6.5 inches

History

Everything the Datejust promised in 36mm, scaled to 26mm and refined for the wrist it was designed for. The Lady Datejust carries the same self-winding movement, the same date-at-midnight precision, and the same Jubilee or Oyster bracelet options — just proportioned for a smaller case that wears with the understated confidence of someone who knows what they're wearing.

Rolex produced the Lady Datejust in an exceptional range of combinations: yellow gold, white gold, two-tone steel and gold, with dials in champagne, silver, mother-of-pearl, onyx, and diamond-set configurations. The fluted bezel — a Rolex hallmark borrowed from its larger sibling — is especially elegant at 26mm, where the vertical grooves catch light differently than on any other watch in this size class.

References like the 6916, 69173, and 69174 span from the early 1970s through the 1990s and represent the full breadth of what Rolex achieved in the ladies' category: sport-elegant hybrids that function flawlessly as everyday wear while holding their own at any occasion. A great Lady Datejust ages beautifully, developing the kind of warm dial patina that no new watch can replicate.