The Rolex Datejust 26 Ref. 69174 is one of the quintessential ladies’ Rolex references, combining the now-discontinued 26mm proportions with an automatic movement, Jubilee bracelet, and signature white gold fluted bezel. What transforms this particular example into something far more unusual is its original Pink Mother-of-Pearl “Milyard” netting dial—a rare, discontinued Rolex dial distinguished by its intricate patterned finish and naturally iridescent colour.
The dial is undoubtedly the highlight here. This is an original Rolex Milyard Pink Mother-of-Pearl dial—not an aftermarket or customised dial—featuring an intricate netting-style pattern over naturally luminous pink MOP, complemented by elegant Roman numeral hour markers. Because Mother of Pearl is a natural material, its colour and iridescence shift beautifully under different lighting, making every example inherently unique.
Dating to 1999, the watch is framed by an 18K solid white gold fluted bezel and paired with the classic stainless-steel Jubilee bracelet, which remains in good structural condition. It currently accommodates wrists up to approximately 16.5cm, with complimentary resizing available prior to delivery and additional links sourceable upon request.
Most importantly for collectors, this example retains its original Rolex box and 1999 papers—an especially desirable accompaniment for a discontinued Datejust carrying such an unusual original dial.
With older Datejust 26s, we always say to buy the dial—and this is exactly what we mean. Standard dials can be found again; an original Rolex Pink MOP Milyard dial with its distinctive netting texture is a very different proposition. Depending on the light, the mother of pearl shifts between soft pink and iridescent tones, while the patterned surface gives it a character you simply do not get from conventional Datejust dials. Add the original 1999 Rolex papers and box, and this becomes a particularly charming collector’s example at SGD 7,388.
