126300
CurrentDatejust 41 Oystersteel smooth bezel
2017 — present
41mm Oystersteel, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet. Various dial colours.
Case: Oystersteel
Introduced in 1945 to celebrate Rolex's 40th anniversary, the Datejust was the world's first self-winding waterproof chronometer with an automatically changing date. It remains the longest-running watch in Rolex's core collection and the brand's most versatile reference. The Datejust occupies the sweet spot between a formal dress watch and a capable everyday timepiece — Oyster-cased, Superlative Chronometer-certified, and available in a vast range of case metals, dial colours, and bracelet configurations. Current references include the Datejust 36 (ref. 126200, 126233, 126234) and the Datejust 41 (ref. 126300, 126334). The Jubilee bracelet — a five-piece link design invented specifically for the 1945 Datejust — remains the most popular bracelet option. Two-tone 'Rolesor' combinations pairing Oystersteel and 18ct Everose or yellow gold offer the look of precious metal at a more accessible price point. Pre-owned Datejust watches are among the most liquid in the market: their ubiquity means there is always demand from buyers at every level.
Key References
126300126334126233126200116300116334
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Authenticated
5,000+
Pieces Sold
25+
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Specifications
Datejust Technical Specifications
| Movement | Calibre 3235 (Datejust 41) · Calibre 3235 / 2236 (Datejust 36) — automatic, Superlative Chronometer |
|---|---|
| Power reserve | 70 hours (3235) · 55 hours (2236) |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Case material | 904L Oystersteel · 18ct Yellow / White / Everose Gold · Yellow / White / Everose Rolesor |
| Case diameter | 36mm (Datejust 36) · 41mm (Datejust 41) |
| Thickness | 11.9mm (DJ41) · 11.5mm (DJ36) |
| Lug-to-lug | 44.6mm (DJ41) · 43.6mm (DJ36) |
| Weight | ~135g (DJ41 steel Jubilee) |
| Crystal | Sapphire with Cyclops magnification |
| Bezel | Smooth · Fluted · Diamond-set · Domed |
| Bracelet | Jubilee five-link or Oyster three-link with Crownclasp / Oysterclasp |
Reference Guide
Datejust References Explained
126334
CurrentDatejust 41 Oystersteel fluted bezel
2017 — present
41mm Oystersteel with white-gold fluted bezel. Jubilee bracelet. Most popular DJ41 configuration.
Case: Oystersteel + 18ct WG bezel
126331
CurrentDatejust 41 Yellow Rolesor
2017 — present
41mm two-tone Oystersteel & yellow gold, fluted yellow gold bezel. Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.
Case: Yellow Rolesor
126333
CurrentDatejust 41 Yellow Rolesor with diamond dial
2017 — present
Two-tone 41mm with diamond hour markers. Champagne or silver dial.
Case: Yellow Rolesor
126200
CurrentDatejust 36 Oystersteel smooth bezel
2018 — present
36mm Oystersteel, smooth bezel. The classic everyday Datejust 36.
Case: Oystersteel
126234
CurrentDatejust 36 Oystersteel fluted bezel
2018 — present
36mm with white gold fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet. Various dials including 'Wimbledon'.
Case: Oystersteel + 18ct WG bezel
126233
CurrentDatejust 36 Yellow Rolesor
2018 — present
Two-tone 36mm Datejust with fluted yellow gold bezel. Champagne, slate, or silver dials.
Case: Yellow Rolesor
116334
DiscontinuedDatejust 41 (previous generation)
2009 — 2017
41mm Oystersteel with white gold fluted bezel, Calibre 3136. Strong value pre-owned.
Case: Oystersteel + 18ct WG bezel
116300
DiscontinuedDatejust II / Datejust 41 (transitional)
2009 — 2017
41mm previous-gen with smooth or fluted bezel. The bridge between Datejust II and Datejust 41.
Case: Oystersteel
Market Price
What does a Datejust cost?
Current retail (126334 DJ41 fluted Jubilee)
~$10,800
Pre-owned (low)
$8,500
Pre-owned (high)
$13,500
Recently observed
Steel DJ41 with fluted bezel (126334) trades $9,500–$11,500 with full set; smooth bezel 126300 from $8,500. Two-tone 126331 commands $11,000–$15,000.
Datejust is the most affordable Rolex sports/dress watch and one of the few that often trades below retail pre-owned. Solid gold 36mm references start $20,000+; diamond-set configurations significantly higher.
History
Datejust Through the Years
1945
Datejust launched for Rolex's 40th anniversary — first wristwatch with self-changing date.
1955
Cyclops magnification lens introduced over the date window.
1957
Lady-Datejust (26mm) introduced.
1977
Reference 16030 introduces the Quickset date — date can be advanced via crown.
2009
Datejust II (41mm) introduced — the first Datejust with a 41mm case.
2016
Datejust 41 replaces Datejust II with refined proportions and Calibre 3235.
2018
Datejust 36 modernised with Calibre 3235 and updated dials including 'Wimbledon' green.
Buying Guide
How to buy a pre-owned Datejust
01
Choose 36mm or 41mm based on wrist size & taste
Datejust 36 is the historically correct size and works on virtually any wrist. Datejust 41 is the modern preference for men's watches and accommodates the larger Calibre 3235. Try both before committing — the 36mm has a vintage charm the 41mm cannot replicate.
02
Fluted versus smooth bezel changes the entire watch
Fluted bezel (always white gold on steel cases) gives the Datejust a more formal, traditional appearance. Smooth bezel is more contemporary and sportier. Fluted typically commands a $500–$1,500 premium and ages better stylistically.
03
Dial choice has lasting impact
Datejust dials range from clean white Roman to elaborate diamond-set or 'Wimbledon' green. Standard dials hold value better long-term; exotic dials may appeal to specific buyers but limit resale audience. The 'Wimbledon' green and slate grey dials are currently most popular pre-owned.
Sizing
Will the Datejust fit your wrist?
Datejust 36 fits wrists from 5.5" to 7.5" comfortably — the most universally wearable size in the Rolex catalogue. Datejust 41 suits wrists 6.25" and up. The Jubilee bracelet drapes more comfortably than Oyster but requires more frequent cleaning. Stack height of 11.5–11.9mm slips under any cuff. The Crownclasp on Jubilee is more secure than older Fliplock systems.
Compare
Datejust vs. its siblings
vs. Day Date
Day-Date is the precious-metal-only senior sibling to the Datejust. Same Oyster case lineage, but Day-Date adds the day-of-week display and is exclusively in 18ct gold or platinum. Datejust offers steel and two-tone options the Day-Date never has.
vs. Yacht Master
Yacht-Master shares the Oyster case family but adds a bidirectional rotatable bezel for nautical use. Datejust is the dress-sports watch; Yacht-Master is the sports-luxury alternative.
vs. Submariner
Submariner is the dive-watch sport sibling. Datejust shares 41mm DNA but with smooth or fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet option, positioning it as a dress-sports versus a tool watch.
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