Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 White Rolesor — Dark Grey Roman Dial, Fluted Bezel | Ref. 279174

Ref. 279174 presents the Lady-Datejust 28 in White Rolesor—Oystersteel with 18 ct white gold bezel, crown, and bracelet centre links—configured with a dark grey Roman numeral dial that offers an unusually architectural quality within the typically lighter-toned ladies' Datejust palette. Dark grey against white metal produces a high-contrast legibility that many buyers associate more with instrument watches than dress pieces, and the fluted white gold bezel adds a refractive quality that animates the dial in changing light conditions. Roman numerals at all twelve positions maintain an unmistakably classical character.

Calibre 2236 provides the movement, featuring the Syloxi silicon hairspring—a component Rolex manufactures in-house using photolithographic etching—and a 55-hour power reserve. The movement is COSC-certified as a chronometer and operates at 28,800 vph. The Oyster bracelet in White Rolesor mirrors the bezel's metal combination, with flat-link steel outer rows and white gold centre links producing the characteristic Rolesor banding.

Within the Lady-Datejust collection, the 279174 with dark grey Roman dial is a considered departure from the more prevalent light-toned configurations. It appeals particularly to buyers seeking a ladies' watch with inherent versatility—formal enough for evening wear, restrained enough for professional contexts. The combination of a classic 28 mm Rolex with current-generation movement calibre and a dial colour rarely found at this size makes Ref. 279174 a quietly distinctive secondary-market acquisition.