Series : LADY DATEJUST
Model Number : 179173NRD
Movement : Automatic
Power Reserve : Caliber Rolex 2235, 48Hours
Case Diameter : 26mm
Case Thickness : 11.3mm
Factory : Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)
Crystal : Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Dial Colour : Gold
Strap Colour : Silver
Strap Material : 18kt Gold & Steel
Clasp : Folding Clasp
Setting Sequence
The stated Automatic gives 179173NRD a mechanical route into setting sequence. Record the relevant operating sequence or architecture before relying on caliber wording; functional evidence is valuable precisely because it is independent of exterior resemblance.
Clone Comparison
When 179173NRD is screened through clone comparison, convert the suspicion into a testable question. Obtain a true side profile, isolate the disputed feature and compare it with the correct genuine generation instead of relying on one visual tell.
Research Focus: Bezel Registration
On 179173NRD, bezel registration should be evaluated as component geometry rather than decoration. If the bezel has an operating function, its action adds evidence independent of appearance.
Evidence Question — Winding Behavior
For 179173NRD, winding behavior should be demonstrated rather than inferred. Crown positions, hand behavior or internal architecture—where legitimately accessible—can expose relationships that polished photography cannot show.
What to Verify: Wear History
For 179173NRD, wear history should be read across several components. A softened edge or newer-looking part may reflect service history rather than counterfeit manufacture, and the evidence should preserve that alternative explanation.


















Chris Toylar –
After comparing a few versions, this was the combination I preferred. The 18kt Gold & Steel and Folding combination is a practical touch and fits the overall styling. I like the way the individual specifications come together.