Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 28 mm 279135RBRCRJ Rose Gold/Diamonds Chocolate

The Rolex Lady-Datejust is one of the most enduring icons in watchmaking, tracing its lineage to 1957 when Rolex introduced the first Datejust scaled expressly for women. Across nearly seven decades the model has remained the definitive expression of elegance with function, pairing the date complication that defined modern timekeeping with case proportions and materials chosen to complement fine jewelry. Reference 279135RBRCRJ represents the current 28mm generation, a size that succeeded the earlier 26mm Lady-Datejust and struck an immediate balance between presence and delicacy on the wrist.

The case and bracelet of the 279135RBRCRJ are crafted entirely in 18k Everose gold, Rolex's proprietary rose-gold alloy formulated with a trace of platinum to resist fading over time. The Jubilee bracelet — a five-link design first introduced on the original 1945 Datejust — echoes the warm rosy tones of the case and drapes with a supple, almost fluid quality on the wrist. The fluted Oyster crown screws securely into the case, contributing to the watch's water resistance and the architectural cohesion of the profile.

The dial is finished in a rich chocolate hue, a color that flatters rose gold in the way that few dials can, creating an interplay of warm amber and blush that shifts under different lighting conditions. Roman numeral hour markers add a classical, almost antiquarian sensibility that grounds the watch in the horological tradition while remaining unmistakably contemporary. The date aperture sits at three o'clock, magnified by Rolex's iconic Cyclops lens for instant legibility.

Ringing the dial is a factory-set diamond bezel that elevates the 279135RBRCRJ firmly into Rolex's jewelry-watch category. Each diamond is selected for cut, clarity, and color before being individually set, and the finished bezel catches light from every angle, giving the watch a brilliance that rivals a fine bracelet. This configuration — diamonds paired with rose gold and a chocolate dial — is among the most sought-after combinations in the Lady-Datejust range, consistently commanding strong collector interest on the secondary market.

Powering the watch is a Rolex-manufactured automatic movement, the same category of self-winding caliber that has defined the Oyster Perpetual family for generations. Rolex movements at this tier are renowned for their precision, durability, and low-maintenance reliability, qualities that make the Lady-Datejust equally at home as a daily companion and a treasured heirloom. The case carries a water resistance rating of 100 meters, a level of robustness that goes well beyond the demands of everyday life.

At Bizak & Co. we source Lady-Datejust references with the same exacting standards we apply to every timepiece in our inventory, and the 279135RBRCRJ is a particularly compelling acquisition: a factory diamond bezel, Everose gold, and a chocolate Roman dial combine in a reference that is difficult to find and impossible to overlook. We invite you to reach out to our team at bizakandco.com to discuss availability, condition details, and secure purchasing options — whether you are buying a Lady-Datejust for the first time or adding a statement piece to an established collection.