Price Guide: $14,000 - $20,000 AUD



Rolex Lady-Datejust Ref. 69179Gbic - Tridor Tricolour President Bracelet, Champagne Diamond Computer Dial, 26mm, Circa 1988, Original Box and Papers



Overview

Reference 69179Gbic represents one of the most extraordinary configurations in the entire Rolex catalogue, the Tridor Lady-Datejust in which the watch case, fluted bezel, and President bracelet are each constructed from a different colour of 18K gold. The 18K white gold case is paired with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel, and the bracelet is the iconic Tricolour President in white, yellow, and rose gold alternating in precise columns, creating a three-dimensional effect that is unique to this configuration. The factory champagne Computer dial features the raised interlocking ROLEX text mosaic pattern and factory-set round brilliant diamond hour markers under the G specification. This example is presented as a complete set with its original red leather Rolex inner box, the period-correct marble-pattern outer box from circa 1988, and the original Attestation de Chronometre Officiel certificate confirming reference 69179. Complete box-and-papers sets for this reference are rarely encountered and represent an exceptional acquisition.



Watch Specification

Brand: Rolex

Reference: 69179Gbic

Model: Lady-Datejust

Movement: Automatic, Cal. 2135, self-winding

Case: 18K white gold, 26mm, Oyster construction

Bezel: 18K yellow gold fluted bezel

Dial: Champagne Jubilee/Computer dial with raised interlocking ROLEX text mosaic, factory-set round brilliant diamond hour markers (G designation), date window at 3 o'clock with cyclops magnification. T SWISS T tritium marking consistent with circa 1988 production.

Bracelet: Tricolour President bracelet in 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, and 18K rose gold (Tridor construction), concealed deployant clasp with Rolex coronet stamp

Crystal: Sapphire with cyclops magnifier

Water Resistance: 100m (Oyster case)

Year: Circa 1988

Serial: Not visible from available images



Condition

The watch presents in very good vintage condition appropriate to a 37-year-old solid gold dress piece. The Computer dial is clean and evenly champagne-toned with no moisture damage or discoloration evident, and all factory diamond hour markers are present and sparkling uniformly. The Tridor President bracelet retains clear colour distinction between all three gold tones, with white, yellow, and rose clearly differentiated across the full length of the bracelet, indicating the gold surfaces are well preserved. Light surface wear is present on bracelet links and the case consistent with gentle use across the decades. The 18K yellow gold fluted bezel is crisp and well-defined. The original red leather inner box and marble-pattern outer box are both present and in good condition. The Attestation de Chronometre Officiel certificate is in fair condition with age-related creasing; the reference number 69179 is confirmed legible on the document.



Includes

Original Rolex red leather inner presentation box with suede cushion. Original Rolex marble-pattern outer box (circa 1988). Original Attestation de Chronometre Officiel (Chronometer Certificate) with reference 69179.

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