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Datejust

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Datejust

1945

The original self-winding wristwatch with an automatically-changing date display, defining Rolex's classic dress-sport aesthetic.

Category
Dress/everyday watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Oystersteel, Rolesor, 18k gold, platinum
Sizes
31mm, 36mm, 41mm
Dial
Wide variety including sunburst, motif, and fluted options
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire with Cyclops lens
Strap / bracelet
Jubilee, Oyster, or President bracelet
Movements
Calibre 2236 (31mm), Calibre 3235 (36/41mm)
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
55–70 hours
Water resistance
100m (10 ATM)
Complications
Date
Key references
126234, 126334, 126333
Price band
$7,500–$15,000
The house

Rolex

The world's largest single luxury watch brand, renowned for the Oyster case, waterproof reliability, and near-universal recognition of its Crown logo.

Founded
1905
Founder
Hans Wilsdorf
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Signature materials
Oystersteel (904L stainless steel), Everose gold, Cerachrom ceramic bezels, Rolesor
Signature movements
In-house Calibre 3235, 3230, 4130, 9001 families with Chronergy escapement and Parachrom hairspring
Notable designers
In-house design studio