Rolex Datejust 36

The Rolex Datejust, launched in 1945, was the first self-winding chronometer wristwatch to show the date in a window on the dial; the Cyclops magnifier over the date followed in the 1950s. The 36 mm case is the original Datejust size and is still in production. Pieces that have passed through our desk span the 16013 and 16233 two-tone references of the 1980s and 1990s, the 116200 and 116233 of the 2000s and the current 126234 with its white-gold fluted bezel. What changes value most is the bezel (smooth, engine-turned or fluted gold), the bracelet (Oyster or Jubilee), the dial and whether box and papers are present. Every Datejust 36 is authenticated in-house at our Jersey City office and is in stock or sourced on request; selling one? We make a cash offer within 24 hours.