Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 26 mm 179173-CDMOPRO Steel/Yellow Gold Champagne

The Rolex Lady-Datejust is one of the most enduring icons in fine watchmaking, introduced as the first self-winding waterproof wristwatch designed specifically for women. Since its debut, the Lady-Datejust has set the benchmark for feminine luxury watches, combining the precision and robustness of Rolex's Oyster architecture with delicate proportions and richly appointed dials. Reference 179173-CDMOPRO represents a particularly desirable expression of this legacy, blending two-tone materials with one of horology's most coveted dial treatments.

At 26mm, the case is built from stainless steel with yellow gold crown guards, lugs, and bezel, creating the classic Rolesor aesthetic that has defined two-tone Rolex sports and dress watches for decades. The yellow gold fluted bezel is one of the most recognizable design signatures in watchmaking — originally conceived to tighten the bezel onto the case, the 44-tooth fluted profile evolved into a pure style statement that immediately communicates refinement and Rolex heritage.

The champagne dark mother-of-pearl dial is the centerpiece of this reference. Mother-of-pearl dials are prized for their organic, shifting luminosity — no two dials are identical, as the nacre catches light differently at every angle. Roman numeral hour markers in yellow gold complement the warm champagne hue of the dial, creating a cohesive, dressy palette that transitions flawlessly from daytime elegance to formal evening wear. This specific dial configuration, encoded in the CDMOPRO suffix, is among the more sought-after variations of the 179173 family.

Powering the watch is an automatic movement consistent with Rolex's self-winding technology, ensuring that daily wear keeps the watch wound without any manual intervention. The Oyster case provides water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet), meaning this is not merely a delicate dress watch — it carries the practical durability Rolex builds into every Oyster reference, suitable for everyday wear without compromise. The three-link Oyster bracelet, rendered in matching steel and yellow gold, sits securely on the wrist and reinforces the integrated, purposeful design of the watch.

Buying a pre-owned or secondary-market Rolex Lady-Datejust 179173-CDMOPRO from a trusted dealer like Bizak and Co. gives collectors access to a highly finished two-tone luxury watch with strong long-term desirability. The combination of yellow gold fluted bezel, mother-of-pearl Roman dial, and Oyster bracelet makes this reference a standout piece that appreciates visually as well as in collector interest. Bizak and Co. is not an authorized Rolex dealer, but our team is dedicated to sourcing and presenting exceptional timepieces with full transparency. Reach out to us at bizakandco.com to learn more, ask questions, or purchase this Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 online today.