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Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 279173

The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 (reference 279173) is a 28 mm Oystersteel / Yellow gold watch. It runs on the automatic caliber 2236 with a 55-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100 m.

Specifications

Case

Reference
279173
Collection
Datejust
Case size
28 mm
Case material
Oystersteel / Yellow gold
Case shape
Round
Crystal
Sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Bracelet / strap
Oystersteel / Yellow gold

Dial and bezel

Bezel
Fluted

Movement

Movement
Automatic
Caliber
2236
Power reserve
55 hours
Frequency
28,800 vph
Functions
Date

Dial versions

This reference was made with these dials and finishes.

  • 279173 Champagne Diamond-set indexes

    279173-0011

    Diamond-set indexes · Diamond; Dial (indexes in gold settings; count not confirmed)

  • 279173 Champagne

    279173-0001

    Champagne

  • 279173 Lavender

    279173-0017

    Diamond-set indexes · Diamond; Dial (indexes in gold settings; count not confirmed)

  • 279173 Mint Green

    279173-0015

    Tuxedo

  • 279173 Mother-of-Pearl

    279173-0013

    Mother-of-pearl

  • 279173 Silver Diamond-set indexes

    279173-0007

    Diamond-set indexes · Diamond; Dial (indexes in gold settings; count not confirmed)

  • 279173 Silver Roman numerals

    279173-0005

    Roman numerals

  • 279173 White

    279173-0023

    Roman numerals

How it compares within the Datejust family

Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.

ReferenceSizeMaterialDialCaliberYears
279173 (This watch)28 mmOystersteel / Yellow gold—2236—
12620036 mmOystersteel—32352018–
12620336 mmOystersteel / Yellow gold—3235—
12623336 mmYellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold)—32352018–
12623436 mmWhite Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k white gold)—32352018–
12630041 mmOystersteel—32352017–
12633141 mmEverose Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k Everose gold)—32352017–
12633341 mmYellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold)Champagne / Black / Silver / Blue / Wimbledon slate / various32352017–
12633441 mmWhite Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k white gold)—32352017–

About the Datejust family

The Datejust appeared in 1945 as the first self-winding wristwatch to show the date in a window, together with the Jubilee bracelet designed for it. The Cyclops magnifier over the date followed in the 1950s, and the combination of fluted bezel, date window and Jubilee bracelet has stayed the model's signature ever since.

The catalog covers several generations, from caliber 3135 references to the current 3235 models: the Datejust 41, such as refs. 126300, 126331 and 126333, and the Datejust 36, such as refs. 126200, 126233 and 126234. Variants combine steel, Rolesor and gold with smooth or fluted bezels, Oyster or Jubilee bracelets and a very wide choice of dials. For dealers the exact dial, bezel and bracelet combination is what separates otherwise similar watches, so they are always described together.

Quick answers

What size is the Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 279173?
The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 279173 has a 28 mm case.
What movement does the Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 279173 use?
It uses the automatic caliber 2236, with a 55-hour power reserve.
How water resistant is the Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 279173?
It is water resistant to 100 metres.
What is the Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 279173 made of?
The case is Oystersteel / Yellow gold. Bracelet or strap: Oystersteel / Yellow gold.
Which dials was the Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 279173 made with?
The catalog lists 6 dials: Champagne, Lavender, Mint Green, Mother-of-Pearl, Silver, White.

Catalog facts checked October 2026.