Lady Datejust 69173 (1987?) Find #1 of 2 - what do you think?

[Rick Deckard]

Hi guys!

I found two Lady Datejusts at a local Jeweler where they have been sitting in a box. Both seem to be "inherited" timepieces, left with the jeweler for sale years ago. Both watches run, but are hard to wind.

Could you have a look if these are authentic and share your thoughts with me? The date wheel on this one looks unfamiliar to me, but I am not an expert for Lady Datejusts.

Here is what I found out about the first one:

Lady Datejust Steel/Gold 26mm
Ref.#: 69173
Serial #: 9655xxx
Date range: Early 1987
Dial: “Swiss Made” (white with golden Roman numerals)
Date Wheel: Bold Font
Cal. 2135
Bracelet: 69173 (13mm)
Bracelet Stamp: 62523D.18
Clasp Code: L6
Endlinks: 468B


Also, with thousands of them on Chrono, is there a market for these anymore? I sometimes feel that the time for these has passed.

Thank you for your feedback and I will post the second one in a minute.

[offrdmania]

Its real but needs a really thorough going over which with a bracelet rebuild and complete overhaul, it may exceed the watches value.

Due to its really small size, there isnt a huge market for either of them. The solid gold model will have more secondary value because of its melt price.

[GGGMT]

They look authentic to me. But ultimately doesn’t matter because no one wants these. I mean like no one (possible exception of my grandma, though she might decline). Plus they’ll need overhaul.


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[crowncollection]

Authentic bit band has seen better days


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[101031-28]

There is always someone interested in a two tone lady DJ... Price will determine whether it sells or sits.. As far as the date wheel, it is genuine.