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Rolex Datejust Watch.
Description
A Rolex Datejust Watch, Full 18ct Yellow Gold with an Engine Turned Bezel on a Textured Champagne Dial and a Presidential Bracelet.
Model number- 69278
Year- 1986
Case Size- 26mm
Movement- Automatic
Condition- Immaculate
Warranty- 12-Month WLC Warranty
Original Rolex Paperwork
Boxed & Certified
Watch Market Comparison - https://tinyurl.com/bdzmncxf
A Rolex Datejust 69278 watch presented in full 18ct yellow gold with a bark-textured bezel, matching bark-textured President bracelet and a beautifully textured champagne dial. Representing one of the most distinctive and luxurious vintage Datejust configurations ever produced, this 26mm reference perfectly captures the bold design language and craftsmanship associated with Rolex’s highly collectable bark-finished models from the 1980s.
Powered by the Rolex Calibre 2135 automatic movement, the 69278 delivers the reliability, precision and durability that established the Datejust as one of Rolex’s most enduring luxury watch collections. The combination of the bark-finished President bracelet and matching champagne dial elevates this reference far beyond standard yellow-gold Datejust models, making it especially desirable among collectors seeking rarer and more decorative vintage Rolex references.
Presented in immaculate condition and supplied boxed, with its original Rolex paperwork and a 12-month WLC warranty, this 1986 example represents an increasingly rare opportunity for collectors and investors alike. Vintage bark-finished Rolex references continue to attract growing collector attention due to their limited production, exceptional craftsmanship and unmistakable period-correct styling, supporting strong long-term appreciation potential within the vintage Rolex market.
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