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1988 Rolex Lady OP 67193 - Two Tone Champagne Dial

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The Oyster Perpetual Before It Got Loud

This Lady Datejust is a clean example of how Rolex approached smaller Oyster Perpetuals in the late 1980s. Two tone case, fluted gold bezel, Jubilee bracelet, and a champagne dial that keeps everything familiar and balanced. Its elegant, compact, and easy to live with.

It is a straightforward Rolex that does not try to be anything else.

Why This Configuration Matters

The two tone Jubilee and fluted gold bezel are what give this watch its identity. This combination was designed to add warmth and refinement without turning the watch into jewelry first. It is recognizable, proven, and still works decades later because it was never chasing trends.

The champagne dial ties the whole package together. It plays well with the gold accents and keeps the watch squarely in classic Rolex territory.

What You Need To Know Before Wearing It

Condition should be understood clearly. The dial has visible scratches. The case is in good shape. The bracelet is in good condition with light to medium stretch consistent with age. The buckle has been touched lightly and presents well. The watch is running at well after passing by the test bench. It comes with its original hang tag and papers from new. 

Why This Watch Still Works

This is an honest Oyster Perpetual that reflects how these watches were actually worn. It works as an everyday vintage Rolex, a smaller wrist option, or a classic two tone piece that still feels familiar and usable. Simple, recognizable, and grounded in exactly what made Rolex successful in the first place.

 

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: 67193

Model: Oyster Perpetual

Year: 1988

Movement: Automatic

Case Size: 26mm

Bezel: Fluted 18k yellow gold

Bracelet: Two-tone Jubilee bracelet

Dial: Champagne

Wrist Size: Fits approx. 5.75–6.5 inches

SKU: 285

History

The Oyster case — waterproof, screw-down crown, winding stem sealed against moisture — was Rolex's founding innovation, patented in 1926. Add a self-winding rotor mechanism from 1931, a date window, and you have the Oyster Perpetual Date: a workhorse that has anchored the Rolex lineup for decades.

The Oysterdate references — particularly the long-running 6694 — use a manual-wind movement in the familiar 34mm Oyster case. Produced from the early 1960s through the 1980s, the 6694 is one of the most collected entry-level vintage Rolex references: honest, unpretentious, and wildly durable. Dial variations across its production run include silver sunburst, champagne, blue, and a range of patina colors that develop naturally over decades.

The automatic counterparts — references 1500, 1501, 1503, 15000, and 15037 — span the 1960s through the 1980s in steel and 14-karat yellow gold, offering the same proportions with the convenience of self-winding. These watches were made to be worn every day, and the best vintage examples wear every day of that history on their dials.