Replica Rolex Lady-Datejust 179163 26mm Yellow Gold Dial

Before Rolex consolidated its women’s Datejust range around the 28mm case in 2019, the 26mm Lady-Datejust was the standard for decades. The 179163 pairs Oystersteel with yellow gold plating in a two-tone configuration topped by a yellow gold dial — gold on gold, where the hour markers nearly dissolve into the surface under certain lighting. At 26mm, this is the smallest Datejust Rolex ever produced in series, and since discontinuation it has become increasingly difficult to source in any condition.

Key Specifications

The 179163 Up Close: Case, Dial and Bracelet

Twenty-six millimeters places this watch in a category Rolex no longer manufactures. The smooth yellow gold-plated bezel frames the case without competing for attention, and the proportions favor smaller wrists where a 28mm or 31mm Datejust would overwhelm. The Twinlock crown sits flush at 3 o’clock, and the Cyclops lens magnifies the date window at 2.5x — standard across the Datejust family.

The gold dial uses a sunburst finish that shifts between warm yellow and a deeper champagne tone depending on light. Applied gold stick markers sit against the matching surface, creating a monochromatic look that reads as understated jewelry. The two-tone Oyster bracelet pairs brushed steel outer links with polished gold center links, and the Easylink extension adds 5mm of adjustment for day-to-day comfort variation. View additional Lady-Datejust references in the Lady-Datejust collection.

Movement Options: Swiss vs Japanese

Compact case, compact movement. The 26mm Lady-Datejust uses a smaller caliber than its 36mm or 41mm siblings, but both options offered here provide automatic winding with date.

• Swiss Automatic — 28,800 vph with hacking seconds, quickset date, and approximately 70 hours of power reserve. References the genuine Caliber 2235 architecture scaled for the 26mm case diameter.
• Japanese Automatic — Miyota-based at 21,600 vph with hacking seconds, quickset date, and approximately 38 hours of reserve. Easier and less costly to service through independent watchmakers.

Both wind automatically and set the date through the crown pulled to position 2. The Swiss variant follows the Caliber 2235 beat rate and power specifications more closely.