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Rolex · Lady-Datejust

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Ref. 279384RBR · Dress

$16,450
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Case

Diameter
28mm
Material
Gem-set
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Silver
Indices
Roman numerals

Movement

Caliber
2236
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
55h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Lady-Datejust collection · 4 watches

Lady-Datejust
Lady-Datejust28mm
Lady-Datejust
Lady-Datejust28mm
Lady-Datejust
Lady-Datejust28mm

8 colorways

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02The community take

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Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

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