For sale is a Rolex Lady-Datejust Ref. 179178 in 18k yellow gold, an elegant timepiece featuring a fluted bezel, oyster bracelet and an extremely rare obsidian stone dial.
The Obsidian Stone Dial:
Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava, features unique swirling patterns and streaks, meaning no two dials are ever identical. The obsidian stone exhibits a deep, rich black base with striking, organic gold-brown streaks that run horizontally across the surface, closely resembling the natural striping of a tiger.
Obsidian is seldom used due to its fragile nature and the difficulty of shaping it into a perfectly thin, durable dial. This makes obsidian dials both challenging to produce and highly exclusive which makes finding one in the market today incredibly difficult.
The Oyster Bracelet:
The watch is paired with an Oyster bracelet crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, featuring the upgraded solid-link construction that enhances both durability and weight, giving it a more luxurious feel compared to older hollow-link versions. This refined upgrade not only improves longevity by reducing stretch over time but also enhances the overall prestige of the timepiece.
The Oyster bracelet’s simple and refined design plays a crucial role in allowing the rare obsidian dial to take center stage. The three-piece solid link construction complements rather than competes with the dial’s intricate, organic patterns. Unlike the more intricate Jubilee or President bracelets, the Oyster bracelet’s minimalist aesthetic ensures that all attention is drawn to the dial’s striking tiger-stripe-like obsidian texture, making it the true focal point of this exceptional timepiece.
Other Features:
As a Datejust, it includes the iconic Cyclops lens over the date window, enhancing readability. The Roman numeral hour markers and gold hands complement the obsidian dial beautifully. Being a Superlative Chronometer, it ensures precision and reliability, certified by Rolex’s rigorous standards.
Contents:
This piece is sold as a complete set, including the original Rolex box, papers, manuals, leather wallet, and the red swing tag.
Included with the watch:
- Original Box: Yes
- Original Papers: Yes
Technical Data:
- Model: 179178
- Year: 2002
- Case material: 18k Yellow Gold
- Case diameter: 26mm
- Bracelet: Rolex Oyster
- Bracelet material: 18k Yellow Gold
- Dial: Obsidian Stone Dial
- Crystal: Sapphire
Movement:
Rolex Automatic self-winding movement
Please note that international customers are responsible for any customs fees, duties, or taxes that may apply to their order upon delivery.
