Rolex Calibre 3235 is a new-generation self-winding movement entirely developed and manufactured in-house. With 14 patents, this exceptional in-house movement offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.
Introduced in 2016 as the replacement of Cal.3135, this movement incorporates the new Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic interference.
Rolex Calibre 3235/ Image Copyright @ Rolex
The movement is fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks.
The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibres’ regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolex designed and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movements’ shock resistance.
Equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor, the movement provides an impressive power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
Roelx Watches Equipped with Calibre 3235
Submariner Date 41mm: References 126610LV, 126610LN, 126619LB, 126613LB, 126613LN, 126618LB and 126618LN
Datejust 41mm: References 126300,126301, 126303, 126331, 126333 and 126334
Yacht-Master 40: References 126621, 126622, 126655 and 126679
Yacht-Master 42: References 226658 and 226659
Sea-Dweller: References 126600, 126603 and DEEPSEA 136660
Technical Specifications
Calibre 3235, 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
Oscillator
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
Escapement
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for exact time setting
Swiss luxury watch brand Rolex has announced a new program (Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Watches) that allows the customers to purchase genuine pre-owned watches from its Official retailers.
Certified as Authentic and guaranteed by the brand, these timepieces benefit from the exacting quality criteria inherent to all Rolex products and from a two-year international guarantee, valid from their date of resale in the Rolex Network.
The programm enables retailers in the brand’s official distribution network to sell second-hand models that are certified as authentic and which come with a new two-year international guarantee.
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Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches will initially be available at Bucherer boutiques in six countries (Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Denmark and the UK) from the start of December 2022. Other Official Rolex Retailers who choose to be part of this programme will be able to do so from spring 2023.
The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned programme attests the authenticity of second-hand Rolex watches – that are least three years old – at their time of resale by an Official Retailer displaying the special plaque. It guarantees that these watches benefit from the quality criteria inherent to all Rolex products and from the full know-how and professionalism of the brand’s worldwide network of experts.
The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned seal that accompanies the watches concerned symbolizes their status as certified second-hand Rolex watches.
The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned guarantee card, delivered at the time of the sale, officially confirms that the watch is genuine and guarantees its proper functioning. This card bears the words “Certified Pre-Owned” and serves as an official certificate of authenticity.
Rolex presents Deepsea Challenge, a professional-grade diving watch capable of withstanding the extreme pressures up to the depth of 11,000 metres (36,090 feet). Its case and bracelet are made from RLX titanium, a grade 5 titanium alloy selected by Rolex for its lightness and resistance to deformation and corrosion.
The Rolex Deepsea Challenge from the Oyster Perpetual range pays tribute to two historic underwater missions.
On 23 January 1960, the Deep Sea Special – an experimental Rolex watch designed to resist extreme pressure – accompanied oceanographer Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh when they set their diving record in the Mariana Trench. Attached to the exterior of the bathyscaphe Trieste, it reached a depth of 10,916 metres (35,814 feet).
On 26 March 2012, filmmaker James Cameron explored the Mariana Trench inside a submersible, descending alone and reaching a depth of 10,908 metres (35,787 feet). A new experimental Rolex watch – the Rolex Deepsea Challenge – was developed and attached to the manipulator arm of the submersible. The Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge is an extension of the experimental watch created for James Cameron’s dive.
Equipped with helium escape valve and the Ringlock system, the Deepsea Challenge is capable of accompanying divers in any environment – during open-water diving, submersible dives or in hyperbaric chambers.
Rolex Deepsea Challenge Ref. 126067-0001
RLX Titanium Case
The experimental watch that accompanied James Cameron in the Mariana Trench posed a wearability problem due to its weight, as it was made from 904L steel.
To address this issue, Rolex has opted for RLX titanium to create the case and bracelet of the Deepsea Challenge. It is 30% lighter than the experimental watch that inspired it. This new watch has a particularly visible grain in the satin finish on the bracelet and middle case – with the exception of the crown guard. In order to highlight the curved profile of the lugs, the top edges have been chamfered and polished.
The Oyster-type case in RLX titanium measures 50mm in diameter. The Deepsea Challenge is engraved with the words “Mariana Trench” as well as the dates “23-01-1960” and “26-03-2012” on the case back, in homage to the two historic dives into the Mariana Trench in which Rolex watches took part.
The Triplock waterproofness system provides strengthened impermeability. The watches fitted with this system have three markings located under the Rolex emblem on the face of the winding crown.
Ringlock System
This new watch comes with Rolex’s patented Ringlock system. It is a signature feature of the brand’s diving watches designed for extreme depths. This system consists of a reinforced case architecture comprising a thick, slightly domed sapphire crystal, a nitrogen-alloyed steel compression ring, and a solid screw-down case-back.
The Ringlock system allows the Deepsea Challenge to withstand the pressure exerted by water at 11,000 metres (36,090 feet), the depth to which it is guaranteed waterproof.
Helium Escape Valve
The helium escape valve overcomes limitations experienced by divers’ watches during saturation dives. In a hyperbaric chamber, watches progressively fill with helium, as the atoms of this gas, present in the mix that the divers breathe, are so tiny that they can pass through the watch’s waterproof seals. During decompression phases, if helium remains trapped, it can damage the watch and even cause the crystal to separate from the case.
Dial
This timepiece has an intense black dial enhanced with a proprietary luminous application. Exclusive to Rolex and presented in 2008 for the launch of the Rolex Deepsea, the Chromalight display is characterized by its luminescent material, applied to the hands, the hour markers and the capsule on the rotatable bezel. It emits a characteristic blue glow that is exceptionally bright and long-lasting.
Oyster Bracelet in RLX titanium
Made of RLX titanium, the Oyster bracelet comes with both the Fliplock extension link and the Rolex Glidelock system. Thanks to the combination of these two extension systems, the watch can be worn comfortably over a diving suit up to 7 mm thick.
Movement
The Deepsea Challenge houses Calibre 3230, a self-winding movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. It features Chronergy escapement, blue Parachrom hairspring with a Rolex overcoil and oscillator with high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers. Power reserve of this movement is approximately 70 hours.
Like all Rolex watches, the Deepsea Challenge carries the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015.
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Integral crown guard
Helium escape valve
Ringlock case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring
Diameter 50 mm
Material: RLX titanium
Middle case: RLX titanium, satin and polished finish
Bezel: RLX titanium, unidirectional rotatable; 60-minute graduated monobloc Cerachrom insert in black ceramic; moulded, recessed graduations and numerals coated with platinum via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition); capsule in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Case back: RLX titanium, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Triplock in RLX titanium, screw-down, triple waterproofness system
Crystal: Domed 9.5-mm-thick scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 11,000 metres (36,090 feet)
Movement
Calibre 3230, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision: −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing
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
Jewelling: 31 rubies
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Stop-seconds for exact time setting
Dial
Intense black, matt, fine satin finish
Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Bracelet
Oyster, three-piece solid links
RLX titanium, satin finish, ceramic inserts
Oysterlock folding safety clasp
Rolex Glidelock extension system (approx. 20 mm in increments of approx. 2 mm)
Fliplock extension link (approx. 26 mm)
Other features
Case reference: 126067
Bracelet reference: 97MB07 Oyster
Category: Oyster Perpetual Professional
Certification: Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
International five-year Guarantee
The Rolex Daytona Yellow Rolesor 116503 was launched in 2016 as an evolution of Reference 116523.
In 2016, Rolex launched 10 models of reference 116503 Yellow Rolesor Cosmograph Daytona. All of them feature 40mm diameter Oystersteel case with yellow gold bezel, crown and chronograph push-buttons. Depending upon the version, the dial comes with diamond-set or lumed hour markers.
The tachymeter bezel in 18K yellow gold has black scale and digits. The middle links of the Oyster type bracelet are in 18K yellow gold while the outer-links in Oyster steel.
All references from the Daytona Yellow Rolesor 116503 family are powered by the in-house developed Rolex Calibre 4130.
The Rolex 116503 Daytona series launched in 2016 included white, grey, champagne, mother of pearl and dark-blue dial versions.
(1) Reference 116503-0001: White dial with yellow gold hands; Applied hour-markers with Chromalight; White sub-dials with yellow gold outer track with black details; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight.
(2) Reference 116503-0002: Grey dial with yellow gold hands; Applied hour-markers with Chromalight; Grey sub-dials with yellow gold outer track with black details; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight.
(3) Reference 116503-0003: Champagne color dial with yellow gold hands; Applied hour-markers with Chromalight; Champagne color sub-dials with yellow gold outer track with black details; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight.
(4) Reference 116503-0004: Black dial with yellow gold hands; Applied hour-markers with Chromalight; Black sub-dials with gold details; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight.
(5) Reference 116503-0005: White dial with diamond-set hour-markers and yellow gold hands; White sub-dials with yellow gold outer track with black details; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight.
(6) Reference 116503-0006: Champagne-colour dial with diamond-set hour-markers and yellow gold hands; Yellow gold sub-dials with yellow gold hands and black details; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight.
(7) Reference 116503-0007: White Mother of pearl dial with diamond-set hour-markers and yellow gold hands, Hour and minute hands with Chromalight.
(8) Reference 116503-0008: Black dial with diamond-set hour-markers and yellow gold hands, Hour and minute hands with Chromalight; Black sub-dials with gold hands, inner-ring and outer ring.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 116503-0008
(9) Reference 116503-0009: Brown Mother of pearl dial with diamond-set hour-markers and yellow gold hands; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight; Yellow gold sub-dials with yellow gold hands.
(10) Reference 116503-0010: Dark blue dial with yellow gold Arabic numeral hour-markers; Yellow gold hour, minute and seconds hands; Hour and minute hands with Chromalight; Dark blue sub-dials with red hands, red inner-ring and yellow gold outer ring.
In 2021, Rolex added a new Daytona Yellow Rolesor watch with a black dial and diamond-set hour markers (reference 116503-0011).
Among the 10 references introduced in 2016, seven have been discontinued. In addition to the newly released ref. 116503-0011, the other Yellow Rolesor Daytona models currently produced by Rolex are 116503-0001, 116503-0003 and 116503-0004.
Introduced in 1967, Sea-Dweller is a series of deep-diving watches from Rolex. The reference 116600 was launched in 2014 and the ref. 126600 in 2017. The brand discontinued the Sea-Dweller Ref. 116600 in 2017. Let us compare these two Sea-Dweller watches.
Sea-Dweller Ref. 116600 Vs Ref. 126600
Case
The case material is same: 904L steel (now known as Oyster steel). The diameter is different: 40mm for Ref. 116600 and 43mm for Ref. 126600. Water resistant to 1,220 metres (4,000 feet), both models feature helium escape valve, screw-down crown with fluting, screw-down winding-crown with Triplock waterproofness system, and integrated crown guards.
Crystal
The sapphire crystal glass of Ref. 126600 is provisioned with a Cyclops lens window over the date whereas Sea-Dweller Ref. 116600 does not have this element.
Sea-Dweller Ref. 116600
Bezel
Both references feature 120-click unidirectional diving bezel to carry out countdown function up to sixty minutes. It is a vital component of modern diving watches.
Rolex Sea-Dweller 116600 has an aluminium bezel insert with a triangle with lumed dot at 0/60, large rectangular markers (for 5, 15, 25, 35, 45 & 55 ) and numerals for 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50. It is to be noted that the 0 to 15 scale is highlighted with medium-size minute markers. The remaining minutes (between 15 and 60) are displayed with smaller markers.
The Sea-Dweller Ref. 126600 has a Cerachrom bezel-insert, which is more durable and scratch-proof than the aluminium ones. All graduations on the bezel of Ref. 126600 are in the same pattern of 116600.
Sea-Dweller Ref. 126600
Dial
The Sea-Dweller 116600 has a black, satin-finished black dial with all texts in white color. The reference 126600 features a glossy black dial with SEA-DWELLER in red and other inscriptions in white. Both models come with Chromalight hands and markers.
Movement
Both models feature Manufacture self-winding movements made by Rolex. The Sea Dweller Ref. 116600 is equipped with the Caliber 3135, which offers a power reserve of 48 hours. The reference 126600 houses the Calibre 3235. Thanks to the advanced Chronergy escapement, this movement provides a power reserve of 70 hours.
Bracelet
Both references comes with Oyster three link bracelet in Oystersteel (904L steel). This bracelet comes with the innovations like Oysterlock folding safety clasp, Glidelock extension system and Fliplock extension link.
In 2021, Rolex removed the provisioning of the Fliplock extension link from the Sea-Dweller 126600 series. Introduced in 2008 with the Rolex Deepsea model, this mechanism allows to lengthen the bracelets by approximately 26 mm.
The latest production Sea-Dweller Reference 126600-0002 comes without the Fliplock extension link. Similarly, the newly released Deepsea 136660 does not feature this bracelet extension system.
The new Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm is a latest addition to the Swiss brand’s deep diving watch family. It belongs to the ref. 126600 series.
In 2017, Rolex released a new generation of its Sea-Dweller watches as a replacement of the Reference 116600 series. Featuring a 43mm diameter case in Oystersteel and the self-winding 3235 calibre, the Sea-Dweller Ref. 126600 maintains a water resistance of 1,220 metres or 4,000 feet.
The first model from this generation is Reference 126600-0001, which features a black dial with red SEA-DWELLER inscription as a tribute to the Single Red prototypes produced in the 1960s. In 2021, Rolex replaced this model with a new reference 126600-0002.
The majority of the aesthetic and technical characteristics of both references remain same. A notable difference is that the new Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600-0002 comes without the Fliplock extension links.
Case
Material: Oystersteel
Type: Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 43 mm
Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in ceramic, numerals and graduations coated in platinum
Winding crown: Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water resistance: 1,220 metres / 4,000 feet, helium escape valve
Movement
Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding movement
Precision: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date with rapid setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
Bracelet
Type: Oyster, flat three-piece links
Material: Oystersteel
Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system
Dial
Black dial with red SEA-DWELLER text
Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Rolex has launched two new 44mm variants of its DEEPSEA professional diving watch from the SEA-DWELLER family. The new Rolex Deepsea 44mm reference 136660-0003 features a D-blue face where as the ref. 136660-0004 has a black dial.
The D-Blue dial was first appeared in the Rolex Deepsea Reference 116660B launched in 2014 to celebrate James Cameron’s historic solo dive in 2012.
Both timepieces are fitted with 60-minute graduated unidirectional rotating bezel topped with Cerachrom bezel insert in black ceramic and Oyster bracelet.
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Water resistant to a depth of 3,900 metres (12,800 feet), the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea 44mm is a formidable timepiece dedicated to deep diving activities. It features the state-of-the-art Ringlock System case architecture with a Helium escape valve.
The massive Oystersteel case of the watch is reinforced with the patented Ringlock System, which ensures optimum waterproofness. It houses the Calibre 3235, a new-generation self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Equipped with the patented Chronergy escapement, it provides a power reserve of 70 hours.
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The Rolex Deepsea watch displays the date at 3 o’clock, but without the signature Cyclops date window. The dial side is protected with a 5.5mm thick sapphire crystal glass.
The large Chromalight hour markers and hands with luminescent material emit a long-lasting blue glow, ensuring excellent readability of the indications. The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea 44mm references come with Oyster type bracelet made of Oystersteel.
The Oyster bracelet comes with an Oysterlock clasp, which prevents accidental opening, and an ingenious Glidelock, allowing fine adjustments of the bracelet without using any tools.
Rolex Deepsea 136660 Vs 126660
The Rolex Deepsea watch was introduced in 2008 with the reference number 116660. Specially created for professional diving activities, it has a case diameter of 44mm.
The case material and dimensions remain same for Ref. 126660 and Ref. 136660. The movement is also same: Calibre 3235. The visible differences that set apart the new Deepsea reference 136660 from its immediate predecessor are the narrower bezel design, slightly larger date window and the absence of the bracelet’s Fliplock extension link.
Technical details
Model: Rolex Deepsea 44mm Reference 136660
Versions
Reference 136660-0003: Rolex Deepsea with D-blue dial
Reference 136660-0004: Rolex Deepsea with Black dial
Case
Material: Oystersteel
Type: Oyster (Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve)
Diameter: 44 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in ceramic, numerals and graduations coated in platinum
Winding crown: Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
Crystal: Domed, 5.5 mm-thick scratch-resistant sapphire
Case-back: Titanium
Waterproof to 3,900 metres / 12,800 feet, helium escape valve
Movement
Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Precision: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date with rapid setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
Dial
Black/ D-blue
Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
Bracelet
Type: Oyster, flat three-piece links
Material: Oystersteel
Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Rolex has expanded its Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 series by introducing new references in gold and platinum.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 Everose Gold
The Day-Date 36 watch in Everose gold is now available in two new references with diamond-set bezel and two with fluted bezel. All the four new references feature the President bracelet in Everose gold.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 Everose Gold model with fluted bezel, Slate dial with diamond-set hour markers, and Diamond-set president bracelet (reference 128235-0051)/ Image Copyright: Rolex
The new 36mm Day-Date Everose gold models with fluted bezels (128235-0050 and 128235-0051) and brilliant-cut diamond-set bezels (128345RBR-0052 and 128345RBR-0053) feature slate-color dials with diamond-set hour markers with Everose gold. These models feature Everose gold hands, date at 3 o’clock, eight brilliant-cut diamonds (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11) and two baguette-cut diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock. The references 128235-0051 and 128345RBR-0053 come with diamond-set bracelets.
Reference 128235-0050: 18K Everose gold case with fluted bezel, Slate dial with diamond-set hour markers, and 18K Everose gold president bracelet
Reference 128235-0051: 18K Everose gold case with fluted bezel, Slate dial with diamond-set hour markers, and 18K Everose gold president bracelet set with diamonds.
Reference 128345RBR-0052: 18K Everose gold case with diamond-set bezel, Slate dial with diamond-set hour markers, and 18K Everose gold president bracelet.
Reference 128345RBR-0053: 18K Everose gold case with diamond-set bezel, Slate dial with diamond-set hour markers, and 18K Everose gold president bracelet set with diamonds.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold
The brand has also added four new 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date 36mm models featuring white dial and yellow gold president bracelet. Among these, two references come with fluted bezels (128238-0081 and 128238-0082) and two feature diamond-set (brilliant-cut) bezels (128348RBR-0047 and 128348RBR-0048).
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold with fluted bezel, White dial, and 18K Yellow gold president bracelet (reference 128238-0081)/Image Copyright: Rolex
The references 128238-0082 and 128348RBR-0048 feature diamond-set bracelets. All the four references feature yellow gold hands and indexes.
Reference 128238-0081: 18K Yellow gold case with fluted bezel, White dial, and 18K Yellow gold president bracelet.
Reference 128238-0082: 18K Yellow gold case with fluted bezel, White dial, and 18K Yellow gold president bracelet set with diamonds.
Reference 128348RBR-0047: 18K Yellow gold case with diamond-set bezel, White dial, and 18K Yellow gold president bracelet.
Reference 128348RBR-0048: 18K Yellow gold case with diamond-set bezel, White dial, and 18K Yellow gold president bracelet set with diamonds.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 Platinum
Rolex has released 16 new Day-Date 36 Platinum models this year. Among them, ten references come with fluted bezels and six versions feature diamond-set bezels.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 Platinum watch with fluted bezel, Ice-blue dial with Roman numeral hour markers, and Platinum president bracelet (reference 128238-0081)/Image Copyright: Rolex
The new versions are available with Silver, Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond-paved, Blue Ombre, Pink Opal, Ice Blue or White dial. All the 16 references are fitted with president bracelets in platinum.
Reference 128236-0001: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Silver dial with rectangular hour markers, and Platinum president bracelet.
Reference 128236-0002: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Mother of pearl dial with diamond-set hour markers (diamonds in 18 ct gold settings and baguette-cut diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock), and Platinum president bracelet.
Reference 128236-0003: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Diamond-paved dial with 10 baguette-cut, rainbow-coloured sapphire hour-markers, and Platinum president bracelet.
Reference 128236-0005: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Blue Ombre dial with diamond-set hour markers (diamonds in 18 ct gold settings and baguette-cut diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock), and Platinum president bracelet.
Reference 128236-0006: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Pink Opal dial with hour markers in 18 ct gold set with 32 diamonds, Roman VI and IX in 18 ct gold set with 24 diamonds, and Platinum president bracelet.
Reference 128236-0007: Platinum case with fluted bezel, White dial with Roman numeral hour markers, and Platinum president bracelet.
Reference 128236-0008: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Ice-blue dial with Roman numeral hour markers, and Platinum president bracelet.
Reference 128236-0009: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Ice-blue dial with Baguette diamond hour markers, and Platinum president bracelet.
All the new Rolex Day-Date 36mm models are equipped with the Manufacture Calibre 3255 with automatic winding and 70 hours power reserve.
Technical details
Case
Type: Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 36 mm
Material: 18K Everose Gold/ 18K Yellow Gold/ 950 Platinum
Bezel: Fluted or Diamond-set
Winding crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
Movement
Calibre 3255, Manufacture Rolex
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Precision: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date with rapid setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
During the Watches and Wonders exhibition in 2022, Rolex unveiled a really cool Platinum Day-Date 40 model with an ice blue dial.
At the same time, the brand has also expanded the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date collection by adding several other versions of the 40mm Day-Date watch with platinum or 18 carat yellow gold case. All the watches come with the luxurious President bracelet, which features semi-circular three-piece links and a concealed folding Crownclasp.
All the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 watches are equipped with the Calibre 3255, a self-winding movement with a weekend-proof power reserve of 70 hours. They display the day of the week at 12 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Platinum
Twelve new platinum models have been added. Made of 950 platinum, these references feature fluted bezel. The dial choices include Bright black, Bright blue, Diamond-paved, Ice-blue with sun-brush or diagonal motif, Meteorite, Olive Green, Silver, Slate and White.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Platinum Model with a Meteorite Dial (reference 228236-0011)/ Image Copyright: Rolex
Depending upon the model, the dial comes with any of the following configurations:
Baton-shaped hour-markers
Baguette-set diamond hour markers
Combination of baton indices and Roman numerals
The new references with baton hour markers feature the Chromalight luminescent coating on the hands and indexes, offering long-lasting blue luminescence. Featuring sun-brush finish or diagonal-motif, the versions with Ice-blue dial come with blued central seconds hand.
Ref. 228236-0002: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Silver dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0003: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Bright black dial with baton hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0004: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Bright black dial baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0005: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Ice-blue diagonal motif dial with baton hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0006: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Ice-blue dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0007: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Bright-blue dial with combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0008: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Olive-green dial with combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0009: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Diamond-paved dial with baguette-cut diamond and sapphire hour markers (8 baguette-cut diamonds and 2 baguette-cut sapphires at 6 and 9 o’clock), and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0010: Platinum case with fluted bezel, White dial with combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0011: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Meteorite dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 2282360-0012: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Ice-blue dial with combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228236-0013: Platinum case with fluted bezel, Slate dial with baton hour markers, and President bracelet.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold
Rolex has added three new Day-Date 40 yellow gold references with fluted bezels. They respectively feature diamond-paved, Onyx and Green dials.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold Model with Fluted Bezel and Diamond-paved Dial (reference 228238-0054)/ Image Copyright: Rolex
Ref. 228238-0054: 18K Yellow gold case with fluted bezel, Diamond-paved dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228238-0059: 18K Yellow gold case with fluted bezel, Onyx dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228238-0061: 18K Yellow gold case with fluted bezel, Green dial with combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers, and President bracelet.
The brand has also released six new Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold models with diamond-set bezels. Depending upon the version, the bezel is adorned with brilliant-cut or baguette-cut diamonds. Three dial choices are available: Diamond-paved, Onyx and Green.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold Model with Diamond-set Bezel and a Diamond-Paved Dial (reference 228348RBR-0037)/ Image Copyright: Rolex
Both Diamond-paved and Onyx dial versions feature baguette-cut diamond hour markers. The new Yellow Gold Day-Date 40mm references with Green dial spotlight a combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers.
Ref. 228348RBR-0037: 18K Yellow gold case with brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel, Diamond-paved dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228348RBR-0039: 18K Yellow gold case with brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel, Onyx dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228348RBR-0040: 18K Yellow gold case with brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel, Green dial with combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228398TBR-0036: 18K Yellow gold case with baguette-cut diamond-set bezel, Diamond-paved dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228398TBR-0038: 18K Yellow gold case with baguette-cut diamond-set bezel, Onyx dial with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.
Ref. 228398TBR-0039: 18K Yellow gold case with baguette-cut diamond-set bezel, green dial with combination of baton and Roman numeral hour markers, and President bracelet.
Technical details
Case
Type: Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 40 mm
Material: 950 Platinum or 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Fluted or Diamond-set
Winding crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
Movement
Calibre 3255, Manufacture Rolex
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Precision: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous day and date in apertures, unrestricted rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
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