Rolex is introducing the new generation of its Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36, available in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold with distinctive new dials and gem-set bezels on some versions.
Of the new combinations, two feature a novel dial design with a concentric gradient: the first, in 18 ct yellow gold, is presented with a green ombré dial; the second, in 18 ct Everose gold, with a brown ombré dial. Both are embellished with diamond hour markers in 18 ct gold settings; the diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock are baguette-cut, a configuration specific to the Day-Date range.
Two other versions, one in 18 ct white gold and the other in 18 ct yellow gold, are fitted with a dial in decorative stone – pink opal for one, slightly veined turquoise for the other – enhanced by shimmering hour markers with Roman numerals VI and IX in 18 ct gold set with diamonds. The bezel is adorned with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds.
The last watch, in 18 ct white gold, is yet more precious. Its dial, featuring hour markers fashioned from ten baguette-cut sapphires in rainbow colours, is entirely paved with diamonds. Its bezel is illuminated by 52 brilliant-cut diamonds and its bracelet is set with 412 brilliant-cut diamonds along the centre links. The light reflections on the case sides and lugs highlight the elegant profile of the 36-mm Oyster case.
The Oyster case of the Day-Date 36 is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement.
The winding crown, fitted with the Twinlock double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The scratchproof sapphire crystal features a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date.
The new generation models of the Day-Date 36 house Caliber 3255, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the Chronergy escapement’s superior efficiency, this movement offers an enhanced power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015.
These versions of the Day-Date 36 are fitted with a President bracelet in 18 ct gold. The three-piece link President bracelet, created specially for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date in 1956, is still reserved exclusively for the Day-Date range and to particular versions of the Datejust.
On these Day-Date 36 new generation watches, the President bracelet is equipped with an elegant concealed folding Crownclasp and includes ceramic inserts inside the links to enhance its flexibility and longevity. A concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.
Technical details
Collection: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 New Generation
Movement
Calibre 3255, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision: −2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Jewelling: 31 rubies
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Rolex overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Chronergy escapement with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous day and date in apertures at 12 and 3 o’clock, secure rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for exact time setting
Other details
Superlative Chronometer certification
International five-year guarantee
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-date 36, Yellow Gold Version with Green Ombré Dial, Reference 128238-0069
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 36 mm
Material: 18 ct yellow gold
Middle Case: 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish
Bezel: 18 ct yellow gold, fluted
Case Back: Solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding Crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire; Cyclops lens over the date with double anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)
Dial
Green ombré, gloss, sunray finish
8 diamonds in 18 ct yellow gold settings
2 baguette-cut diamonds in 18 ct yellow gold settings at 6 and 9 o’clock
Hands in 18 ct yellow gold
Bracelet
President, three-piece solid links
18 ct yellow gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
Concealed folding Crownclasp
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-date 36, Everose Gold Version with Brown Ombré Dial, Reference 128235-0037
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 36 mm
Material: 18 ct Everose gold
Middle case: 18 ct Everose gold, polished finish
Bezel: 18 ct Everose gold, fluted
Case back: Solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire; Cyclops lens over the date with double anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)
Dial
Brown ombré, gloss, sunray finish
8 diamonds in 18 ct pink gold settings
2 baguette-cut diamonds in 18 ct pink gold settings at 6 and 9 o’clock
Hands in 18 ct pink gold
Bracelet
President, three-piece solid links
18 ct Everose gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
Concealed folding Crownclasp
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-date 36, White Gold Version with Pink Opal Dial, Reference 128349RBR-0008
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 36 mm
Material: 18 ct white gold
Middle case: 18 ct white gold, polished finish
Bezel: 18 ct white gold, set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.36 ct)
Case back: Solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire; Cyclops lens over the date with double anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)
Dial
Pink opal
Hour markers in 18 ct white gold set with 32 diamonds, Roman VI and IX in 18 ct white gold set with 24 diamonds
Hands in 18 ct white gold
Bracelet
President, three-piece solid links
18 ct white gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
Concealed folding Crownclasp
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-date 36, Yellow Gold Version with Turquoise Dial, Reference 128348RBR-0037
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 36 mm
Material: 18 ct yellow gold
Middle case: 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish
Bezel: 18 ct yellow gold, set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.36 ct)
Case back: Solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding Crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire; Cyclops lens over the date with double antireflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)
Dial
Turquoise (decorative stone)
Hour markers in 18 ct yellow gold, set with 32 diamonds, Roman VI and IX in 18 ct yellow gold, set with 24 diamonds
Hands in 18 ct yellow gold
Bracelet
President, three-piece solid links
18 ct yellow gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
Concealed folding Crownclasp
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-date 36, White Gold Version, Diamond Set Bezel and Dial, Reference 128349RBR-0012
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 36 mm
Material: 18 ct white gold
Middle Case: 18 ct white gold, polished finish
Bezel: 18 ct white gold, set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.36 ct)
Case back: Solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding Crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire; Cyclops lens over the date with double anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)
Dial
18 ct white gold, set with 542 diamonds
10 baguette-cut sapphires in a rainbow of colours, in 18 ct white gold settings
Hands in 18 ct white gold
Bracelet
President, three-piece solid links
18 ct white gold, centre links set with 412 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 5.57 ct), polished outer links, ceramic inserts
Concealed folding Crownclasp
