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Lady-Datejust · 1999 to 2000s
“Two-Tone 26 Gen 2”
Grade B · 79/100Today's call: Value buy
B: solid, selective. Ranked #44 of 129 references in The Crown Index vault.
| Original retail (2002) | $4,300 |
|---|---|
| Market today | $5,400 – $6,800 |
| Vs original retail | +42% |
| 1-year trend | +23% |
The 69173's successor: same two-tone 26mm formula, newer 2235 movement, quickset everything.
Riding the identical double tailwind (small sizes plus two-tone) with less age risk.
The Gen-2 two-tone 26 with the 2235 movement, the mechanical sweet spot of the ladies' two-tone family: modern reliability, 90s price class.
It sits one rung below the famous final generation on price with no visible difference at arm's length, the definition of the value pick within a trend.
Our verdict: The modern-build version of the two-tone 26 trade. Often cheaper than the older 69173; that gap should not last.
| 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; Blue; MOP |
| Caliber | 2235 |
| Production | 1999 to 2000s (discontinued) |
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