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Lady-Datejust · 2000s to mid-2010s
“Two-Tone 26 Final Gen”
Grade A · 80/100Today's call: Buy
A: strong buy-and-hold. Ranked #36 of 129 references in The Crown Index vault.
| Original retail (2010) | $8,100 |
|---|---|
| Market today | $6,800 – $8,200 |
| Vs original retail | -7% |
| 1-year trend | +22% |
The last two-tone 26 before the line went 28mm: solid gold bezel and crown, newest movement of the family.
The two-tone twin of our top-pick 179174, a half step behind it on the same curve.
The final-generation two-tone 26, the exact watch the vintage-revival wave anointed: gold where it matters, steel where it counts, champagne dial, Jubilee. Stylists call it 'the heirloom look'; the market calls it 30-plus percent in two years.
Final generations always lead their family's repricing, and this one has. The play from here is configuration: factory diamond dials and rarer colors move first when a family runs.
Our verdict: Final-generation quality with the full 26mm tailwind. The gold content adds a floor the steel version lacks.
| Sizes | 26mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet material | Steel & 18k yellow gold (Rolesor) |
| Factory bracelet | Jubilee or Oyster (Jubilee most common) |
| Factory bezels | Fluted 18k yellow gold |
| Notable dials | Champagne; White Roman; MOP; Factory diamond |
| Caliber | 2235 |
| Production | 2000s to mid-2010s (discontinued) |
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