Rolex Datejust 26 Everose Rolesor — Pink Champagne Roman Dial | Ref. 179161

Reference 179161 captures the warmth and elegance of Rolex's proprietary Everose gold in the Lady-Datejust 26 format. Crafted in Everose Rolesor — Rolex's combination of Oystersteel and 18ct Everose gold, applied to the bezel and crown — this 26mm reference presents a pink champagne dial with Roman numeral hour markers. The warm rosy tones of the Everose bezel and the blush champagne of the dial create an harmonious chromatic scheme that flatters a wide range of aesthetics, from formal to casual.

Everose gold is an 18ct rose gold alloy developed and patented by Rolex, distinguished by a small proportion of platinum that stabilises the colour and prevents the fading over time common to conventional rose gold alloys. The 179xxx reference generation of the Lady-Datejust is powered by Calibre 2235 — Rolex's dedicated self-winding movement for the 26 and 31mm case sizes, featuring the Parachrom hairspring and Superlative Chronometer certification. With a power reserve of around 48 hours and operation at 28,800 vph, it delivers reliable daily performance in a compact movement architecture.

The 179161 in Everose Rolesor has proven to be one of the most enduring Lady-Datejust configurations across successive generations. Roman numerals lend the dial a classical character that aligns with the watch's dress-watch vocation, while the Rolesor construction — using both steel and precious metal — ensures the piece remains versatile without sacrificing luxury. As the Lady-Datejust family transitioned from 26mm to 28mm cases under the 279xxx references, examples like the 179161 have gained appreciation among collectors who favour the more compact, classically proportioned format of the outgoing generation.