Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 69240

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 69240 is a midsize ladies’ model produced primarily throughout the 1980s and 1990s. It features a 26mm stainless steel Oyster case with a polished smooth bezel, maintaining Rolex’s iconic design in a more compact form. The watch is equipped with a sapphire crystal featuring the Cyclops magnifier over the date window at 3 o’clock and includes a screw-down crown and caseback for water resistance. It is powered by the Rolex Caliber 2135, a COSC-certified automatic movement with a quickset date function and approximately 42 hours of power reserve, known for its slim profile and accuracy. Dials were available in a variety of finishes such as silver, black, and blue, often with applied baton hour markers and slender stick hands. Though smaller in size, the watch retains Rolex’s hallmark durability and design ethos. The 69240 features a lug-to-lug measurement of 33mm and a lug width of 13mm, offering a comfortable and proportionate fit on smaller wrists. It is favored by collectors and wearers looking for a classic, automatic ladies’ Rolex with traditional styling and mechanical reliability.