The Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 Ref. 179159 in the BKMDO configuration is a highly unique and luxurious timepiece from the classic 26 mm generation, perfectly balancing high-jewelry brilliance with a distinctive dark aesthetic. The watch is meticulously constructed entirely from prestigious 18K White Gold, lending a discreet, cool-toned elegance, substantial heft, and exceptional durability. The high-jewelry status is defined by the magnificent Factory Diamond-Set Bezel, which forms a continuous ring of brilliant-cut diamonds, providing an intense halo of light that exquisitely frames the dial.
The most captivating element is the rare and exotic Black Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) Diamond Dial . Unlike conventional white MOP, the black variant exhibits an exceptionally deep, mysterious iridescence, with colors shifting from deep charcoal and indigo to subtle hints of green and purple, ensuring a unique organic pattern for every piece. This dark, shimmering canvas is adorned with 10 brilliant-cut diamond hour markers, each secured in 18K White Gold settings. This dramatic combination of the dark, luminous shell and the high-contrast diamond indices creates an aesthetic that is both deeply luxurious and strikingly distinctive.
Key Features
| Case | Material | 18K White Gold (Solid White Gold Construction) |
| Dimensions | 26 mm (Classic generation size) | |
| Water Resistance | ( ) | |
| Bezel | Factory Diamond-Set 18K White Gold (High-prestige diamond frame) | |
| Crystal | – | |
| Reference | 179159BKMDO | |
| Dial | Color | Black Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) (Rare dark, iridescent natural shell surface) |
| Markers | 10 Diamond Hour Markers (in 18K White Gold) | |
| Aesthetic | Highly unique dark MOP dial with diamond markers and a dazzling diamond-set bezel | |
| Movement | Type | Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding |
| Power Reserve | Approx. 50 hours | |
| Caliber | Calibre 2235 (COSC Certified Chronometer) | |
| Technology | Superlative Chronometer | |
| Bracelet/Strap | Material | Oyster (flat three-piece links) in 18K White Gold |
| Clasp | Folding Oysterclasp | |
| Additional Info | Watch Style | Full-White Gold High-Jewelry Dress Watch / Exotic Dial |
| Certification | ||
| Key Features | Full 18K White Gold, Diamond Bezel, Black MOP Diamond Dial, Oyster Bracelet | |
| Construction | All components (Case, Bezel, Bracelet) are 18K White Gold |








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