Rolex Ladies Datejust Ref. 69173 with Tiffany & Co. Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990
Maker / issuer
RolexThis 1990 Rolex ladies' Datejust, reference 69173, is a self-winding wristwatch constructed from stainless steel and 18K yellow gold. It features a 26mm diameter case paired with a two-tone Jubilee bracelet (reference 62523D-18) incorporating 468B end pieces.
The silver sunburst dial is co-branded with a printed "Tiffany & Co." signature and is set with factory diamond hour markers. The watch utilizes yellow gold hands and retains tritium lume plots. The fluted bezel is crafted from 18K yellow gold. The watch is powered by a Rolex movement and is reported to maintain time. The case back retains original factory engravings.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Datejust
- Year
- 1990
- Maker
- Rolex
- Serial
- E1XXXXX
- Bracelet
- Rolex 62523D-18
- Reference
- 69173
- Case Diameter
- 26mm
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel / 18K Yellow Gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Silver sunburst dial featuring diamond-set hour markers • Cyclops lens positioned over the date aperture • Two-tone Jubilee bracelet with yellow gold center links • "T SWISS MADE T" text at the base of the dial
- Condition and Performance
- The auction description states that the watch is currently keeping time. The service history of the movement is unknown, and the piece is offered without original accessories. Inspection of the tritium lume plots and hands under UV light revealed no degradation. The watch is categorized as a vintage piece.
- Dial and Signature Details
- The silver sunburst dial features factory-applied diamond hour markers and is signed "Tiffany & Co." The auction description identifies the Tiffany & Co. printing as a feature applied by the retailer rather than the manufacturer. The dial includes tritium lume plots and original yellow gold hands. Subtle age is reported on the edge of the dial between the 7 and 9 o'clock markers, though it is described as invisible to the naked eye. The dial is marked with "T SWISS MADE T" at the bottom.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The watch case is composed of stainless steel with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. It measures 26mm in diameter. The auction description notes that the case maintains factory finishing with minimal wear and no evidence of prior polishing. The case back retains its original factory engravings. It is equipped with a two-tone Jubilee bracelet, reference 62523D-18, fitted with 468B end pieces. The bracelet contains 18 links and is stated to fit a wrist size of up to 6.25 inches. The auction description reports light stretch in the bracelet.
Identification
- Reference
- 69173
- Serial number
- E1XXXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Service history is unknown
- Research required: Authentication of the Tiffany & Co. dial signature as a factory-retailer addition