ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL LADYDATEJUST 28
The Oyster Perpetual LadyDatejust 28 embodies a heritage of timeless elegance and functionality that is perfectly suited to a lady
Lady-Datejust is equipped with calibre 2236, a new-generation self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. The new Lady-Datejust 28 carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures singular performance on the wrist. The timepiece comes in either yellow or Everose Rolesor versions, a combination of 904L steel and either 18K yellow or Everose gold. These new models feature a redesigned case enlarged to 28 mm and furnished with a Rolex-patented Syloxi hairspring in silicon.
The Syloxi hairspring in silicon offers a superlative level of chronometric performance. Insensitive to magnetic fields, it provides great stability in the face of temperature variations and remains up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. Its patented geometry ensures its regularity in any position. Calibre 2236 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor and offers a power reserve of approximately 55 hours.
Rolex’s classic feminine watch, the Lady-Datejust 28 is in the lineage of the Datejust, the emblematic model that has been a byword for style and accurate timekeeping ever since its launch in 1945. The first women’s version of this date chronometer, the Lady-Datejust, appeared in the late 1950s, bringing the heritage of timeless elegance and functionality in a smaller size perfectly suited to a lady’s wrist.
Rolesor, the combination of gold and steel on a Rolex watch, has been a signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered. It is an auspicious meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious, attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, highly resistant, known for its strength and reliability. All of these qualities perfectly mirror the elegance and performance that come together in a Rolex watch. The Rolesor concept is simple: the bezel, the winding crown, as well as the centre bracelet links are made of 18K yellow or everose (Rolex’s exclusive patented pink gold alloy) gold; the middle case and the outer bracelet link are made of 904L steel. Introduced on the Datejust in 1948, Rolesor contributed largely to the legendary status of this wristwatch.
The Oyster case of the Lady-Datejust 28, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres, is a paragon of robustness, proportion and elegance. The characteristically shaped middle case is crafted from a solid block of 904L steel. The fluted case back is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. Fitted with the Twinlock double waterproofness system, the winding crown screws down securely against the case. The crystal, with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the LadyDatejust 28’s high-precision movement.
The new Rolesor Lady-Datejust 28 is available on an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet with a redesigned profile. Both bracelets, combining 904L steel and 18K gold, benefit from the new concealed attachment beneath the bezel, which ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case. The model on a Jubilee bracelet is fitted with a new-generation concealed Crownclasp, opened with a hinged Rolex crown. The version on the Oyster bracelet is fitted with a folding Oysterclasp as well as the ingenious Rolex-patented Easylink rapid extension system that allows the wearer to easily increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, for additional comfort in any circumstance.