The Rolex Datejust is one of the most enduring luxury watch designs ever created—an icon that defined the modern dress watch category through its balance of precision, elegance, and versatility. This Datejust 26 Ref. 79174 with an extremely rare white mother-of-pearl diamond dial represents a more elevated and collectible side of the Datejust lineage, where precious materials and natural dial variation converge into a distinctly refined configuration.
This example features one of the most sought-after dial combinations within the Datejust 26 range: an extremely rare white mother-of-pearl dial with 10 diamond hour markers, paired with an 18K solid white gold fluted bezel. Natural MOP dials vary subtly under light, making each piece visually unique, while factory-set diamond markers elevate the watch into a noticeably rarer collector tier. Powered by an automatic movement and housed within the dependable Oyster architecture, it balances everyday reliability with luxury detailing. The F-series production places it within a desirable transitional Rolex era, and the inclusion of its original box and tag further strengthens collector appeal. With closest retail replacement values approaching SGD 16,000 and secondary market ranges between SGD 8,500–10,000, this piece offers strong positioning relative to replacement cost.
Factory MOP diamond Datejusts occupy a noticeably more collectible category because the dial itself changes the personality of the watch entirely. Combined with the white gold bezel and automatic calibre, this becomes far more than a standard Datejust—it’s the kind of Rolex collectors specifically search for rather than casually encounter. Configurations like this tend to hold attention because rarity comes from the dial execution itself, not just the reference number.
Product Info
Model: Rolex Datejust 26 Ref. 79174
Material: Stainless steel case & bracelet with 18K solid white gold fluted bezel
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Extremely rare white mother-of-pearl dial with 10 diamond hour markers
Series: F-series production
Bracelet: Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp
Size: 26mm
Condition: Excellent preloved condition
Set: Comes with original box & tag (inner cushion discarded due to age)
Retail Replacement: Approx. SGD 16,000
Secondary Market Aggregate: SGD 8,500–10,000
Collector Notes: Rare factory MOP diamond dial configuration with white gold bezel
