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Rolex · Lady-Datejust

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Ref. 279178 · Dress

$34,100
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Case

Diameter
28mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Silver
Indices
Roman numerals

Movement

Caliber
2236
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
55h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
fluted
Bracelet
metal_jubilee

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Lady-Datejust collection · 4 watches

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Lady-Datejust28mm
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23 colorways

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Owners widely praise the 28mm Lady-Datejust's proportions on smaller wrists and its versatile styling across metals and dial finishes—one owner called their oystersteel/everose configuration with olive dial their "dream," while another loves the star dial for adding "just the right amount of whimsy" and finds it unmatched in two-tone at this size. The watch appears as an everyday piece and special-occasion staple; community members consistently call it beautiful and elegant, with particular appreciation for gold versions and dial contrast. Availability and pricing vary: one owner received a two-tone floral-dial model within days of inquiry, while another waited four months for an oystersteel dark-grey version, and some note the Lady-Datejust can be found for significantly less than asking price, though a budget closer to $6k may widen availability.

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