Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 Everose Rolesor — White Diamond Dial | Ref. 179161

Reference 179161 is the 26 mm Lady-Datejust in Everose Rolesor — the combination of Oystersteel case and bracelet with an 18ct Everose gold bezel and dial details. The domed bezel in smooth Everose gold frames a white diamond-set dial, creating a clear contrast between the pink-gold surround and the bright, light-reflecting dial surface. At 26 mm the watch sits precisely within the proportions traditionally associated with dress watches for women, and the Jubilee bracelet — with its alternating polished and brushed links — adds refinement appropriate to the overall composition.

Beneath the dial, the Calibre 2235 governs timekeeping — a movement that served the Lady-Datejust 26 through its production run and was later succeeded by the Calibre 2236 in newer references. An automatic movement with bidirectional winding rotor and Parachrom hairspring, it offered chronometric accuracy within ±2 seconds per day as a Superlative Chronometer-certified calibre. The Easylink clasp allows for 5 mm of adjustment without tools, a practical detail that adds everyday versatility to what is, at its heart, a formal watch.

For collectors, the 179161 occupies a transitional moment in Lady-Datejust history: produced before the current 279 series, yet incorporating Rolesor construction and diamond setting that give it lasting relevance. Well-preserved examples with intact documentation represent accessible entry points into the all-Rolex jewellery-watch category, particularly for those who find the 28 mm successor slightly too large for their preference.