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Datejust 41

Oyster, 41 mm, Oystersteel and yellow gold
Datejust 36

Oyster, 36 mm, Oystersteel and white gold

New 2019 model
Datejust 31

Oyster, 31 mm, Oystersteel and yellow gold

New 2019 model
Lady-Datejust

Oyster, 28 mm, Oystersteel, Everose gold and diamonds
Datejust 41

Oyster, 41 mm, Oystersteel and yellow gold
Date 34

Oyster, 34 mm, Oystersteel and white gold
Lady-Datejust

Oyster, 28 mm, Oystersteel
Lady-Datejust

Oyster, 28 mm, Oystersteel and white gold
Lady-Datejust

Oyster, 28 mm, Oystersteel, yellow gold and diamonds
Lady-Datejust

Oyster, 28 mm, Oystersteel and white gold
Lady-Datejust

Oyster, 28 mm, Oystersteel and yellow gold
Lady-Datejust

Oyster, 28 mm, Everose gold and diamonds

The Cyclops lens is one of the most distinctive Rolex features, and one of the most recognizable.

Named after the one-eyed giant of Greek mythology, the Cyclops lens magnifies the watch’s emblematic date display two and a half times for easy reading. Behind the Cyclops, as with every feature of a Rolex timepiece, lies a history of invention, research and development, and the endless search for perfection.

Rolesor is the auspicious meeting of two metals on a single Rolex watch: gold and steel, with their contrasting colours and radiance, in subtly balanced harmony.

The name Rolesor was patented by Rolex in 1933 and has become a true Rolex signature. The concept is simple: the bezel, the winding crown and the centre bracelet links are made of 18 ct yellow or Everose gold (Rolex’s exclusive pink gold alloy); the middle case and the outer links of the bracelet are made of Oystersteel. On white Rolesor models, the bezel alone is in 18 ct white gold.

The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction.

Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. It was therefore identical to the fluting on the case back, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, always in gold.

The Oyster case constitutes an important milestone in the history of contemporary watchmaking.

Invented by Rolex in 1926, it was the world's first waterproof case for a wristwatch thanks to its patented system of screwing down the bezel, case back and winding crown against the middle case. A symbol of robustness and waterproofness, this perfectly proportioned and elegant watch case is a superb blend of form and function, whether crafted in Oystersteel, 18 ct gold or 950 platinum.

The Jubilee bracelet was designed specially for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust in 1945.

This supple and comfortable five-piece link metal bracelet is fitted with either a concealed Crownclasp or Oysterclasp.

Rolex’s commitment to excellence begins at the source.

Rolex’s white gold is made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex’s commitment to excellence begins at the source.

The Twinlock system guarantees that the screw-down winding crown is perfectly water-resistant, thanks to two sealed zones, one inside the tube, the other inside the crown.

This principle is used on all the watches in the Oyster collection that are guaranteed waterproof to 100 meters (330 feet).

The Oysterclasp is a folding clasp with a cover that, in the latest generation, opens with ease using a lever that also makes for secure closure.

No other part of a Rolex is subject to such regular manipulation as the clasp, a tactile bond between the watch and its wearer. Few are so crucial to the security of a Rolex owner's prized possession and to their comfort. The Oysterclasp is a folding clasp with a cover that, in the latest generation, opens with ease using a lever that also makes for secure closure.

The Datejust 41 is equipped with a new-generation movement, calibre 3235, entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex for a superlative level of performance.

This self-winding mechanical movement is at the forefront of the watchmaking art. A consummate demonstration of Rolex technology with 14 patents, it offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, ease of use and reliability.

If the dial is the face of the watch, the appliques are the features that give depth to its personality.

Rolex crown at 12 o’clock, Arabic or Roman numerals, classic or Professional hour markers in geometric shapes or shimmering precious stones in settings, they are the expressive features of the face. Always in 18 ct yellow, white or pink gold, sometimes filled with luminescent material or in a colour that subtly complements the dial, the appliques belong to a world of extraordinary diversity. There are no fewer than a thousand different types available.

The calibre 3235 is a new-generation movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex.

This self-winding mechanical movement is at the forefront of the art of watchmaking. A consummate demonstration of Rolex technology, with 14 patents, it offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability. It 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.

Whether for diamonds, sapphires, rubies or emeralds, Rolex masters the art of gem-setting.

To adorn its timepieces with the most striking gemstones, the brand has its own in-house gemmologists and gem-setters. Gemmologists are responsible for examining and selecting the gem-stones received, retaining only those that meet Rolex’s extremely stringent quality criteria. The stones then pass into the hands of the gem-setters, who are tasked with placing and fixing each stone to best reveal its beauty, colour and sparkle.

Gold Rolex watches possess a truly captivating radiance, born of years of experience in perfecting the use of this most precious of metals.

Rolex exclusively uses 18 ct gold, a princely alloy composed of 750‰ (thousandths) of pure gold, plus exactly the right mixture of elements including silver and copper necessary to produce the different types of 18 ct gold: yellow, white and Everose, Rolex's exclusive pink gold alloy. Jealously-guarded formulas ensure exceptional durability, polishability – and an extraordinary sheen that lasts for generations.

The calibre 2236 is a new-generation self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex.

Fitted with a Syloxi hairspring in silicon, patented by Rolex, it offers a superlative level of chronometric performance. Insensitive to magnetic fields, the Syloxi hairspring provides great stability in the face of temperature variations and remains up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. Its patented geometry ensures its regularity in any position.

To preserve the beauty of its pink gold watches, Rolex created and patented an exclusive 18 ct pink gold alloy cast in its own foundry: Everose gold. Introduced in 2005, 18 ct Everose is used on all Rolex models in pink gold.

With a formula protected by several patents, Everose gold illustrates the level of care that Rolex places on developing materials that correspond to its exacting aesthetic and quality requirements.

Introduced in the late 1930s, the Oyster bracelet is a robust metal bracelet with flat three‑piece links, it remains the mainstay of the Oyster collection.

It is fitted on the entire range of Professional watches, but also on some classic models such as the Datejust, Day-Date and Sky-Dweller. It can be equipped with all types of Rolex clasps (Oysterclasp, Oysterlock and Crownclasp) and can include the Easylink comfort extension link system.

A little masterpiece of technical prowess, the winding crown of Rolex watches is made up of about 10 parts, and is screwed hermetically onto the watch case.

This is how Rolex, for the first time in the history of watchmaking, crafted a waterproof winding crown –– a secure interface between the protected, sealed world inside the watch and the harmful elements of the outside world.

Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases.

Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.

The history of Rolex and Swiss watchmaking are inextricably linked.

Pioneer in the development of the wristwatch, Rolex is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, and has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history.

Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet.

The Rolex crown, the logo and symbol par excellence of the brand, was registered in 1931.

It appeared for the first time on Rolex dials during the 1930s, then on the winding crown in the early 1950s. It also began to replace the 12 o’clock hour marker on some dials, such as on the Datejust, in the form of small 18 ct gold appliques.

The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.

This exclusive designation attests that it has successfully undergone a series of specific final controls by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria, in addition to the official COSC certification of its movement. This unique testing of the chronometric precision pushes back the boundaries of performance and makes Rolex the benchmark for excellence in mechanical watches.

Few companies have been so consistently identified with the pursuit of excellence, the quest for the absolute, the discovery of original approaches and innovative solutions.

Rolex watches have proved themselves from the start in the most extreme conditions imaginable – from the depths of the deepest oceans to the summits of the highest mountains, in the air and on the race track. And to ensure that all Rolex watches can live up to these high expectations, every single one is tested to extremes before it is allowed to leave the Rolex site.

The Perpetual movements that equip the Rolex models play a key role in the reputation for excellence of Rolex watches.

These self-winding mechanical movements, all rigorously certified as chronometers by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), are entirely designed and manufactured by Rolex based on common characteristics. These ensure high performance and adherence to uncompromising requirements in terms of precision, reliability, shock-resistance, efficient self-winding and ease of maintenance.

In a mechanical watch, the oscillator is the guardian of time.

Comprising a hairspring and a balance wheel, this regulating organ determines the precision of the watch by the regularity of its oscillations.

To guarantee excellent precision, in 2000 Rolex introduced a hairspring in an exclusive alloy of niobium, zirconium and oxygen: the Parachrom hairspring.

The Paraflex is an exclusive and highly efficient shock absorber developed and patented by Rolex.

Validated through extensive shock testing and laboratory measurements, it improves the shock resistance of Rolex watches by up to 50 per cent. The innovative geometry of the spring, designed by dynamic 3D modelling, ensures that it remains firmly positioned and with no risk of deformation.

A tiny component making a huge difference.

Why does a mechanical watch go “tick-tock”?

The ticking is produced by the escapement, which plays a key role in the movement’s measurement of time. “Tick”: a tooth of the escape wheel locks against one of the pallets of the lever. Then, released by the sweep of the oscillator, the pallet fork lets the wheel “escape”, until it locks against the second pallet: “tock”.

The pallet fork continues its infinite pendular beat against the oblique teeth of the escape wheel precisely 28,800 times every hour – 14,400 “ticks” and 14,400 “tocks”. That's 250 million times a year.

In 1931, Rolex invented and patented a self-winding mechanism with a free rotor, called the Perpetual rotor, based on a principle that would later be adopted by the whole watchmaking industry.

The self-winding mechanism consists of a half-moon-shaped oscillating weight, which pivots freely on its central axle, in one direction, then the other with the natural movements of the wrist. It transmits uninterrupted natural energy to the watch. The oscillations of the weight create energy which is stored in the mainspring, and provides the watch with a constant and stable source of energy.

The barrel supplies energy to the movement.

Inside is the mainspring whose powerful coils store the energy produced when the movement is wound, either manually or through a self-winding system. As the mainspring uncoils, it releases a continuous flow of energy which is controlled by the alternating movement of the escapement. Energy from the mainspring is transmitted to the escapement and the oscillator through the gear train. The movement’s autonomy or power reserve between windings depends therefore on how much energy the mainspring can store, and on energy efficiency.

The large balance wheel with variable inertia is fitted with four gold Microstella nuts enabling extremely precise regulating.

In new-generation movements, redesigned geometry and the high-precision machining have enhanced the poise threefold.

Insensitive to magnetic fields, the Parachrom hairspring offers great stability in the face of temperature variations and remains up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks.

It is equipped with a Breguet overcoil, enhancing the isochronism of the oscillations in any position.

Rolex developed and synthesizes in-house exclusive high-performance lubricants with a considerably longer useful life and greater stability over time.

Rolex is the only independent manufacturer that has developed and synthesized its own lubricants.

Each type of oil has a specific application and requires about a decade of R&D. Low viscosity, or thinner, lubricants are used for high-speed contacts, such as in the oscillator. High viscosity, or thicker, ones are employed in high-pressure, impacting contacts such as the gear trains.