Rolex
Datejust 36
126233
The two-tone Datejust 36 refined for a new generation of collectors.
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Overview
The Rolex Datejust 36 reference 126233 is a two-tone variant of the long-running Datejust line, pairing Oystersteel with yellow gold in the classic 36 mm Oyster case. Introduced in 2018, it represents Rolex's most significant update to the Datejust 36 in years, centered on the in-house Calibre 3235. The reference is offered across a broad palette of dial options — including champagne, black, and mother-of-pearl — making it one of the most versatile expressions in the collection.
History
The Datejust, introduced by Rolex in 1945, holds the distinction of being the first self-winding wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o'clock. Two-tone Datejust references have been a cornerstone of the line since the mid-twentieth century, blending the durability of steel with the warmth of gold. The 126233 succeeded earlier two-tone 36 mm references and arrived alongside a broader refresh of the Datejust family, bringing with it the then-new Calibre 3235. It continues in production today, cementing its place as a defining modern iteration of the two-tone Datejust.
Notable points
- Calibre 3235 is a fully in-house movement featuring Rolex's Chronergy escapement, offering a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
- The Oystersteel/yellow gold combination — known in Rolex nomenclature as Rolesor — has been a hallmark of the Datejust since the line's early decades.
- The 36 mm case size is the original and historically foundational diameter of the Datejust, appealing equally to collectors who wear it on smaller or larger wrists.
- Dial variety is a defining characteristic of the 126233, with options spanning classic champagne and black to more decorative mother-of-pearl executions.
- The reference introduced an updated bezel profile and case finishing compared to its predecessor, reflecting Rolex's incremental but deliberate evolution of the model.
