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Rolex Datejust 41 126334:
A Reference Guide
The 41 mm Rolesor Datejust with the fluted white-gold bezel — Rolex’s most-sold men’s reference and the single most popular Datejust on the pre-owned market. Specs, lineage, market data, and where the 126334 sits against earlier 116234 and Datejust II 116334 generations.
Specifications
- Case material
- Oystersteel (904L stainless steel) and 18k white gold (fluted bezel)
- Diameter
- 41 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48 mm
- Thickness
- 11.9 mm
- Movement
- Rolex caliber 3235 (Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding)
- Power reserve
- 70 hours
- Frequency
- 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
- Jewels
- 31
- Water resistance
- 100 m / 330 ft
- Bezel
- 18k white gold, fluted
- Crystal
- Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock
- Bracelet
- Oyster (3-link) or Jubilee (5-link) — buyer’s choice. Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm extension
- Lume
- Chromalight (blue glow)
- Dial
- Multiple options — Slate, Wimbledon (slate w/ green Romans), Mint Green, Silver, Champagne, Blue, Black — Roman, baton, or diamond indices
- Date
- Cyclops magnified (~2.5×) at 3 o’clock
- Years produced
- 2016 – present (current production)
- MSRP (Rolex 2026)
- $11,650 USD
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Reference family
- Datejust 41 (classic / professional)
- Predecessor
- Rolex Datejust II 116334 (2009–2016, 41 mm but thicker)
- Successor
- — current production
Model History
The Datejust line originated in 1945 with the reference 4467 — Rolex’s celebration of its 40th anniversary and the first wristwatch with an automatically-changing date in a window. Every modern Rolex date complication traces to that 4467. The Datejust expanded over the next eighty years through the 1601 (1961), 16014 (1977), 16234 (1988), 116234 (2005), and the Datejust II 116334 (2009) — Rolex’s first 41 mm Datejust, which addressed market demand for larger wrist watches but ran thick at 12.5 mm.
The 126334 launched in 2016 as a corrective to the Datejust II. Same 41 mm case diameter, but slimmed to 11.9 mm thickness via the new caliber 3235 (which itself was 0.2 mm thinner than the caliber 3136 it replaced) and revised case proportions. The lug profile was sharpened, the dial-to-bezel ratio adjusted, and the bracelet finishing tightened. The result wears noticeably better than the Datejust II despite identical dimensions on paper.
Mechanically the 126334 introduced caliber 3235 to the Datejust family — Rolex’s then-flagship time-and-date movement, with 70-hour power reserve (vs 48 on the 3136), Chronergy escapement, paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring, and superlative chronometer certification. The same caliber powers the modern Submariner Date 126610LN, Sea-Dweller 126600, and Yacht-Master 126622.
The 126334’s combination of fluted-bezel formality, 41 mm modern proportions, and the broadest dial-and-bracelet permutation set in any Rolex reference (over a dozen dial options × Oyster vs Jubilee bracelet) makes it the company’s most-sold men’s watch by units. On the secondary market it is also the single most popular Datejust reference — the default professional dress-sport watch for buyers who do not want a sport bezel.
Variations & Sub-References
| Reference | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 126334 | Datejust 41 — White Rolesor (steel + 18k white gold), fluted bezel | this reference |
| 126333 | Datejust 41 — Yellow Rolesor (steel + 18k yellow gold), fluted yellow gold bezel | |
| 126331 | Datejust 41 — Everose Rolesor (steel + 18k Everose gold), fluted Everose bezel | |
| 126300 | Datejust 41 — pure Oystersteel, smooth bezel — the entry Datejust 41 | |
| 126301 | Datejust 41 — Yellow Rolesor, smooth bezel | |
| 126200 | Datejust 36 — pure Oystersteel, smooth bezel — sister-ref smaller case | |
| 126234 | Datejust 36 — White Rolesor, fluted bezel — sister-ref smaller case |
Market Pricing
Rolex’s 2026 US retail for the 126334 is $11,650, with the Jubilee bracelet adding a small premium. On the secondary market, Chrono24 asking prices currently span $11,000 to $19,500 depending on dial color, bracelet, year of production, and set status. Wimbledon-dial and Mint-Green-dial examples on Jubilee bracelet regularly sit at the top of the range; baton-index slate-dial examples on Oyster sit toward the floor. Authorized Dealer waitlists for the 126334 can extend 12-24 months for desirable dial-and-bracelet configurations; secondary market availability is consistent. Market levels move week to week — contact us for a firm quote on a specific piece you are buying or selling.
Price-driving factors
Dial color
Wimbledon (slate with green Roman numerals) and Mint Green dials trade at a meaningful premium — they are AD-allocation-constrained even by Datejust standards. Champagne, blue, and Roman silver sit in the middle of the range. Plain baton-index slate or black dials are the most readily available and sit toward the floor.
Bracelet
Jubilee bracelet examples typically command a small premium over Oyster on the secondary market. The Jubilee is the more traditional Datejust bracelet and the more visually distinctive choice; collectors disproportionately seek it.
Year of production
2024-2026 stamps with full warranty card command the top of the range. 2016-2018 examples sit lower — the 126334 has been in production long enough that early-run pieces are now meaningfully aged.
Set status
Full set with original Rolex box, anchor tag, booklets, and warranty card commands a notable premium over watch-only. AD card from a desirable city (Manhattan, London, Tokyo) compounds the premium for collector buyers.
Comparable References
Rolex Datejust 41 126300
Same case, smooth bezel, pure steel. $9-13k. The non-Rolesor version; preferred by buyers who want a quieter Datejust.
Rolex Datejust 36 126234
Same fluted-bezel Rolesor configuration, 36 mm case. $9-14k. The classic-proportion alternative; wears more vintage.
Rolex Day-Date 40 228235
40 mm Everose / yellow gold / platinum with day display. $35-50k. The president-line step up.
Omega Aqua Terra 220.10
41 mm steel time-and-date alternative at $5-7k. Different brand, different polish; the natural under-$10k formal-sport pick.
Current 126334 Inventory
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rolex Datejust 41 126334 still in production?
Oyster vs Jubilee bracelet — which is better?
What’s the difference between the Datejust 41 126334 and the Datejust II 116334?
Wimbledon dial — what is it and why is it so sought-after?
How can I tell if my 126334 is authentic?
Does the 126334 come with a warranty?
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