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From the desk · July 30, 2026

Rolex Datejust 178274 in Steel, Sized for Smaller Wrists

A 31mm Datejust that reads proper, not petite — fluted bezel, black diamond dial, Jubilee bracelet.

Rolex Datejust 178274 in Steel, Sized for Smaller Wrists

The 31mm case is the reason to look here. On a wrist under 6.5 inches, a 36 or 41 can cap the bones and slide; this one sits inside them. Lugs stay put, the Jubilee wraps close, and the watch tracks your arm instead of spinning.

Proportion does the work. The fluted bezel pulls the eye in and makes the dial feel deeper than the diameter suggests, so it never reads small or plain. Black dial with diamond markers gives you contrast up close and a clean read across a room.

Dress it down under a rolled sleeve and it's just steel catching light. Cuff it under a jacket and the diamonds and fluting carry the formal end without shouting. The Jubilee is the flex point — supple enough for daily wear, dressy enough that you won't want a strap swap.

2018, pre-owned, authenticated in-house and serviced by our watchmakers. Backed by our store warranty. Priced at $11,650.

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