Rolex Datejust 28 Yellow Gold — White Roman Dial & Fluted Bezel | Ref. 279178

Reference 279178 distils the Lady-Datejust to its most classically proportioned form: an 18-carat yellow gold 28mm Oyster case with a fluted bezel, a white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, and the President bracelet. Roman numerals on a Datejust dial trace back to some of the earliest Lady-Datejust configurations, and the combination of gold case with Roman numerals remains one of the most historically resonant expressions of the model. The fluted bezel — machined from solid yellow gold — catches light with a prismatic quality that plain bezels cannot replicate.

Calibre 2236 drives the 279178, Rolex's dedicated movement for the 28mm and 31mm Datejust family. Its 55-hour power reserve and Syloxi hairspring represent the current technical standard for this case size, with improved magnetic and shock resistance relative to the outgoing Calibre 2235. The President bracelet — exclusive to gold and platinum models within the Datejust family — features its signature semi-circular three-piece links in yellow gold with a hidden Crownclasp, creating a seamless visual extension of the case.

For collectors, the all-gold 279178 with Roman dial represents the traditional Lady-Datejust at its most complete. Strong demand exists from buyers replacing legacy models like the 69178 or 179178, with the current 279178 offering upgraded movement technology while retaining the same essential aesthetic DNA. Solid yellow gold Lady-Datejust references in this configuration have historically shown strong value retention.