Series : LADY DATEJUST
Model Number : 179173WT
Movement : Automatic
Power Reserve : Caliber Rolex 2235, 48Hours
Case Diameter : 26mm
Factory : Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)
Mirror Material : Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Dial Colour : White
Strap Colour : Silver
Strap Material : 18kt Gold & Steel
Clasp : Folding Clasp
Dial Architecture
Prioritize geometry: marker centers, hand reach, text placement and aperture position can be compared objectively. Color should receive less weight because cameras and screens shift hue.
Identity Baseline
Before judging quality, map the specimen against the exact reference named in the attributes. This prevents attractive finishing from being mistaken for correct construction. Because Datejust variants differ in dial, bezel and bracelet combinations, configuration accuracy should be established before microscopic QC begins. The attributes specify Folding Clasp; include its hinge, engraving and closure geometry in the photographic record. The listed crystal is Resistant Sapphire Crystal, so its seating and edge profile can be compared as a separate construction detail. The stated movement is Automatic with Caliber Rolex 2235, 48Hours power reserve; keep that statement separate from what is physically verified.
Casework Examination
External inspection should include the underside and clasp, not only the dial side. Machining, hinge geometry and link construction can add evidence that is absent from promotional photographs.
Internal Evidence
Do not let a familiar caliber number end the investigation. Rotor design, bridges, balance location and setting sequence provide a more testable mechanical fingerprint.
Assessment Notes
Weight structural and mechanical evidence above seller labels. The conclusion should remain persuasive even if factory names and marketing language are removed. The attribute block names Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory); retain it as specimen-classification metadata, not as authentication proof.
















Matthew Scott –
I was mostly interested in how the finished piece would look outside the product photos. I like the way white dial and date display fits into the rest of the design. The ordering process was straightforward and I didn’t have any trouble finding the information I needed. My first impression has been positive.