{"product_id":"1993-rolex-lady-datejust-69173-two-tone-patina-champagne-dial","title":"1993 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 - Two Tone Patina Champagne Dial","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Time Capsule In \"New Old Stock\" Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reference 69173 is the most recognized lady's watch in the world, but this specific example belongs in a different category altogether. This 1993 \"S-serial\" Datejust is in unworn, New Old Stock (NOS) condition. It remains exactly as it left the retailer over thirty years ago, complete with its original factory stickers still intact on the caseback and the clasp. For the collector who demands \"perfection\" or wants to be the first person to truly put this watch into service, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a vintage legend in showroom state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Cognac\" Patina Evolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the condition is museum-grade, the visual identity of this watch has aged beautifully through natural oxidation. The champagne diamond dial has transitioned into a deep, rich \"Cognac\" patina. This shift in tone provides a level of depth and warmth that standard champagne dials cannot replicate, moving the aesthetic toward an earthy, amber hue that makes the factory diamond markers pop with even more brilliance. It's a dial that has spent three decades developing its own unique soul while the case remained untouched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntouched Preservation And Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this watch is unworn, the 18K yellow gold fluted bezel remains factory-sharp, and the two-tone Jubilee bracelet shows zero stretch. The contrast between the stainless steel and the yellow gold is as vivid as the day it was manufactured. The watch is accompanied by its original hang tag, providing provenance that collectors look for in a high-grade investment piece. Mechanically, the watch is performing perfectly after passing our test bench, a testament to the longevity of Rolex’s automatic calibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ultimate \"Birth Year\" Or Investment Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is for the buyer who wants the quintessential two-tone Rolex but refuses to accept a watch with a history of wear or polishing. The deep, cognac-like patina on the dial sets it apart from every other 69173 in the room, turning a classic design into a one-of-a-kind statement piece. It works because it combines the safety of an unworn, stickered case with the irreplaceable character of a naturally aged vintage dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danny's Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54857287368995,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF3868.jpg?v=1774286697","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1993-rolex-lady-datejust-69173-two-tone-patina-champagne-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}