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1991 Rolex Lady Datejust 69174 - Silver Dial

Details

Clean and classic Lady Datejust

When people picture a classic Lady Datejust in steel, this is the look. Silver sunburst dial, fluted white gold bezel, and a stainless Jubilee bracelet. It is balanced, bright, and unmistakably Rolex without relying on diamonds to make its point.

At 26mm, the proportions are right for the era. Elegant, compact, and still easy to wear today.

Why this configuration matters

The silver sunburst dial is the anchor. It reflects light softly and keeps the watch feeling open and versatile. Paired with the white gold fluted bezel, it adds just enough contrast to separate it from a plain steel watch while staying restrained.

All stainless with a white gold bezel works especially well at this size. It keeps the watch sharp and practical. This is the configuration for someone who wants classic Rolex design without extra decoration.

What you need to know before wearing it

Condition is very good overall. The case appears unpolished and retains its shape. The dial is clean and presents well. The crystal is in good condition. The Jubilee bracelet is very good with minimal stretch and remains unpolished.

The watch is running well with healthy amplitude and is functioning properly after passing by our test bench. It comes with its original hang tag, which is a nice detail to have. No box or papers are included.

Why this watch still works

This is a straightforward, honest Lady Datejust in its most versatile form. No excess, no distractions, just classic Rolex design executed properly.

It works as a daily watch or as a clean addition to a Rolex collection. Timeless, wearable, and still completely relevant decades after it was made.

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: 69174

Model: Lady Datejust

Year: 1991

Movement: Automatic

Case Size: 26mm

Bezel: 18k white gold

Bracelet: Stainless steel Jubilee

Dial: Silver sunburst

Wrist Size: Fits 6.1–6.75 inches

SKU: 225

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.