Lady Datejust 26 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Dial
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm in yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, R-series from circa 1987/88, reference 69178
In stock
26 mm
Watch Only
Yellow gold
1987
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Condition
(1) Very good
MaterialYellow gold
GlassSapphire crystal
BezelYellow gold
Diameter26
Diamond settingNone
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Movement
Automatic
FunctionsDate
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Material
Yellow gold
Clasp typeFolding clasp
Clasp materialYellow gold
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Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Chrono24 -
12-month mechanical warranty -
Simple, personalised returns process
Lady Datejust
Case and Material
The Rolex Lady-Datejust reference 69178 features a 26 mm case in 18-karat yellow gold. The characteristic fluted bezel is also crafted in yellow gold. Reference 69178 belongs to the generation of Lady-Datejust models with sapphire crystal.
Dial and Special Features
The dial is champagne-colored and features diamond indices. At 3 o’clock is the date display, magnified by the characteristic Cyclops lens in the sapphire crystal. The combination of yellow gold case and champagne diamond dial represents a classic version of the Lady-Datejust.
Bracelet and Clasp
The watch is worn on a Rolex Jubilee bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold. The five-link bracelet is matched to the case and features a corresponding Rolex folding clasp.
Movement
Inside works an automatic Rolex movement with date display. The mechanical drive is powered by an automatic winding mechanism.
Condition and accessories
The watch is in lightly worn condition, has been carefully inspected by our watchmakers, and is sold with a 1-year technical warranty.
Special Features & Historical Context
The Rolex Lady-Datejust reference 69178 belongs to the classic 26 mm generation of Datejust models in solid yellow gold. The present example is from the R-series and is dated to approximately 1987/88. The combination of fluted yellow gold bezel, champagne diamond dial, and solid Jubilee bracelet is characteristic of this version.
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