Rolex
Datejust 41
126331
The Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and Everose — a study in enduring refinement.
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Overview
The Rolex Datejust 41 reference 126331 pairs a 41 mm Oyster case in Rolex's proprietary Oystersteel and Everose gold with the brand's in-house Calibre 3235, representing a thoroughly modern evolution of the longest-running dress-watch line in the Rolex catalogue. Introduced in 2016, it succeeded the earlier 116331 and brought with it meaningful advances in both movement technology and case finishing. The reference is offered across a wide palette of dials — including sundust, chocolate, and slate — allowing considerable variation within a single reference number.
History
The Datejust line traces its origins to 1945, making it one of the most historically significant watch families in Swiss watchmaking. The two-tone Oystersteel and Everose configuration of the 126331 continues a long tradition of combining steel with Rolex's proprietary 18 ct Everose gold alloy, a formula developed to resist fading over time. The reference 126331 was unveiled as part of a broader Datejust 41 refresh at Baselworld 2016, consolidating the 41 mm case size that had been introduced with the preceding generation. It remains in active production, a testament to the enduring commercial and aesthetic relevance of the two-tone Datejust format.
Notable points
- Calibre 3235 is a Rolex in-house movement featuring the Chronergy escapement, a paramagnetic lever and escape wheel design that improves energy efficiency and reliability.
- The Oystersteel used for the case is Rolex's designation for 904L stainless steel, an alloy more corrosion-resistant than the 316L steel common in the industry.
- Everose gold is Rolex's proprietary 18 ct rose-gold alloy, formulated to maintain its warm hue over decades of wear.
- The reference accommodates an unusually broad dial range — from the warm, golden-toned sundust to the deep chocolate and cool slate — making it one of the more versatile entries in the Datejust 41 family.
- Cal. 3235 offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, a substantial improvement over the Calibre 3135 it replaced in this reference.
