Not only does this ladies Rolex retain its original sticker on the back showing how little it has been worn, but it is also fitted with the simply stunning blue vignette dial that is further highlighted with ten diamonds.
The Rolex vignette dial is made by applying over a painstakingly amount of time, lacquer to the dial by only their most experienced technicians. The dial is set on a rotating platform, and when the lacquer is applied the varnisher has to very carefully apply more coloured lacquer to the outer edge resulting in a darkening edge, in a stunning gradient that goes from a lighter colour in the centre, to an intense vivid colour.
This is not an easy dial to produce, and set with ten diamonds and in the 18 carat yellow gold and stainless steel case really makes the dial stand out even more.
Made in 1996 and fitted in the 26mm watch case and 18 carat yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Jubilee band, the band is so lovely and tight and doesn't suffer from flex or stretch as some other watches of a similar age may do.
Then inside the watch it is powered by the 29 jewelled automatic Rolex calibre 2135 that has been serviced by our in-house watchmaker who himself used to work for Rolex, and comes with our twenty four month warranty. Not only are we able to service our Rolex watches along with the other brands that we sell, but we can also service your Rolex or any other Swiss watch or pocket watch that you may have, all done in store, and are an authorised OMEGA watch service centre.
This Rolex Datejust is not only in superb condition, but has a dial that will be coveted and admired by all who see it.
Stock# C2144cc
Maker: Rolex
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173
Circa: 1996
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Blue diamond vignette dial Rolex 69173
Blue diamond vignette dial Rolex 69173 26mm and made in 18 carat yellow gold and stainless steel. This ladies vintage Rolex dates from 1996 and retains its original sticker on the back and is in super condition. Inside it is powered by the 29 jewelled Rolex calibre 2135. This has recently been serviced by our in-house watchmaker who used to work for Rolex.
What is a Rolex vignette dial?
The Rolex vignette dial is made by applying over a painstakingly amount of time, lacquer to the dial by only their most experienced technicians. The dial is set on a rotating platform, and when the lacquer is applied, the varnisher has to very carefully apply more coloured lacquer to the outer edge resulting in a darkening edge. This results in a stunning gradient that goes from a lighter colour in the centre, to an intense vivid colour on the outer edge.
At Kalmar Antiques in the Queen Victoria Building. For over thirty five years, we have been dealing in fine quality watches, pocket watches and clocks.
Kalmar Antiques now employ a Rolex trained watchmaker on site!
When we expanded and renovated our store in late 2022, we put in a full watchmaking and polishing workshop. We also employ two watchmakers, and one who used to work for Rolex for nearly seven years. This allows us to be able to service your Rolex to Rolex standards, as well as other watch brands such as Omega, Cartier and Patek Philippe to name a few.
Kalmar Antiques are a fully authorised OMEGA watch service centre allowing us to service your Omega watch on-site.
We recommend to service your Rolex every five years. If you wear the watch in water, we strongly suggest having your Rolex watch, or any watch for that matter, pressure tested once a year.
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