Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Steel — Pink Roman Dial | Ref. 279160

Reference 279160 is the Lady-Datejust 28 in Oystersteel with a domed bezel and a pink dial bearing Roman numeral hour indices. At 28 mm this is the smallest size in the current Datejust family, and the Oystersteel configuration makes it the most accessible entry point into the Lady-Datejust lineup. The pink Roman dial delivers a feminine, vintage-inspired aesthetic that has proven consistently popular across generations of buyers — it evokes the coloured-lacquer dials introduced on ladies' Rolex watches in the 1960s while meeting modern finishing standards.

Calibre 2236 drives the watch, a manufacture movement developed specifically for Rolex's smaller diameter ladies' references. Its most distinctive feature is the Syloxi hairspring — a silicon component machined by LIGA (Lithographie, Galvanoformung, Abformung) photolithography — which offers superior isochronism and resistance to magnetic fields compared to a conventional alloy hairspring. The movement delivers a 55-hour power reserve, substantially more than the 2235 it replaced. The Oystersteel case is water-resistant to 100 metres with the standard fluted crown at 3 o'clock.

The 279160 in steel is a perennial bestseller precisely because it is versatile enough to be worn as an everyday watch yet refined enough for formal occasions. Its smaller footprint suits a broad range of wrist sizes, and the pink Roman configuration has established a strong following among younger buyers entering the market for the first time. Pre-owned examples in good condition retain their value reliably.