Rolex Datejust 179173 ‘Ladies’ Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Ivory Pyramid Roman Numerals Dial Jubilee (2005)

The Lady-Datejust traces its origins to 1957, when Rolex adapted the men’s Datejust into a smaller format and created the first chronometer-certified women’s wristwatch with date function. Reference 179173 represents the modern 26mm execution in Rolesor — Rolex’s signature pairing of stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold — produced until 2015 when the line transitioned to the 28mm 279173. Configured here with the distinctive ivory pyramid dial — featuring a textured pattern of small embossed pyramids — and applied gold Roman numerals, this reference exemplifies the refined dress aesthetic that has defined the Lady-Datejust as one of Rolex’s most enduringly elegant references.

The 26mm Oyster case in stainless steel features a Twinlock screw-down crown bearing the 18-karat yellow gold Rolex logo and an 18-karat yellow gold fluted bezel. The ivory pyramid dial carries applied gold Roman numeral hour markers, with a date aperture at three beneath the Cyclops magnifier. The in-house automatic Caliber 2235 — Superlative Chronometer certified by COSC — delivers a 48-hour power reserve operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The watch is completed by a two-tone Jubilee bracelet with stainless steel outer links and 18-karat yellow gold center links, secured by a folding Crownclasp.

*This timepiece is complete, comes with the original sales receipt, and has a factory sticker on the caseback.