Rolex
Datejust 41
126300
The modern standard-bearer of Rolex's longest-running dress-watch line.
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Overview
The Rolex Datejust 41 reference 126300 represents the current generation of the world's most recognised dress watch, housed in a 41 mm Oystersteel case and powered by the in-house Calibre 3235. Introduced in 2017, it sits at the heart of the Datejust collection, offering a broad palette of dial options — including blue, black, silver, and mint green — that sustains the line's long tradition of versatile elegance. Its proportions and movement place it firmly in the contemporary era while preserving the design language that has defined the Datejust since its mid-twentieth-century debut.
History
The Datejust lineage stretches back to 1945, when Rolex introduced the original model as the first self-winding wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o'clock — a milestone in horological history. Successive generations refined the case size and movement architecture, eventually producing the 41 mm format that reflects modern wearing preferences. The reference 126300 arrived in 2017 as a direct successor to earlier 41 mm references, debuting the then-new Calibre 3235 and updated case finishing. It has remained in continuous production, cementing its status as the definitive contemporary expression of the Datejust.
Notable points
- Calibre 3235 features a Chronergy escapement and a 70-hour power reserve, representing a significant advance over the movements it replaced.
- The 41 mm Oystersteel case of the 126300 is paired with an Oyster bracelet, distinguishing it from the Jubilee-bracelet variant within the same generation.
- Dial variety is a hallmark of the reference: blue, black, silver, and mint green options allow the 126300 to span formal and casual contexts with equal credibility.
- The Datejust 41 carries Rolex's Superlative Chronometer certification, denoting in-house testing to accuracy standards beyond the official COSC benchmark.
- As a long-running current-production reference introduced in 2017, the 126300 has become a widely collected modern Rolex, familiar to both new enthusiasts and seasoned collectors.
