Rolex
Lady-Datejust 28
279174
The 28 mm two-tone expression of Rolex's enduring dress-watch icon
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Overview
The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 reference 279174 pairs a 28 mm Oyster case in Oystersteel and white gold with the refined movement architecture of the Calibre 2236. Introduced as part of the broader Lady-Datejust 28 generation launched in 2015, it occupies the classic intersection of sporting robustness and formal elegance that has defined the Lady-Datejust line for decades. A wide palette of dial options — spanning silver, blue, mother-of-pearl, and diamond-set variants — allows the reference to serve equally as an everyday companion and a dressy occasion piece.
History
The Lady-Datejust traces its lineage to the mid-twentieth century, when Rolex introduced a smaller-cased counterpart to the original Datejust, establishing one of the longest-running ladies' dress-watch lines in Swiss watchmaking. The 28 mm sizing generation, of which the 279174 is a part, represented a modest but meaningful enlargement over the preceding 26 mm references, bringing the proportions in line with contemporary tastes while preserving the model's characteristic Oyster case and Jubilee or Oyster bracelet compatibility. The Calibre 2236, developed with a Syloxi silicon hairspring, marked a significant movement upgrade for the Lady-Datejust family, improving antimagnetic performance and long-term precision. The two-tone Oystersteel and white gold construction of the 279174 places it in a distinguished middle tier of the reference family, between all-steel and fully precious-metal executions.
Notable points
- The 28 mm Oyster case combines Oystersteel with white gold crown, bezel, and case-back elements, giving the reference its characteristic two-tone character.
- Calibre 2236 features a Syloxi silicon hairspring, enhancing resistance to magnetic fields and improving rate stability compared to earlier Lady-Datejust movements.
- Dial variety is extensive: silver and blue lacquer options sit alongside mother-of-pearl and fully diamond-set dials, accommodating a broad range of collecting preferences.
- The reference is compatible with both the Jubilee and Oyster bracelets, allowing wearers to alter the watch's overall aesthetic without changing the case.
- As part of a line introduced in 2015 and still in production, the 279174 represents a current-generation reference with an established secondary-market presence among collectors of ladies' Rolex watches.
