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The Oyster Perpetual
DATEJUST 41
Oyster, 41 mm, steel and yellow gold
DATEJUST 41
The elegant design and Cyclops eye magnifying the date have
made the Oyster Perpetual Datejust, originally introduced in
1945, one of the world’s most recognizable watches.
Reference
126333
MODEL CASE
MOVEMENT
BRACELET
MODEL CASE
Oyster, 41 mm, steel and yellow gold
MOVEMENT
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
BRACELET
Oyster, flat three-piece links
OYSTER ARCHITECTURE
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case
back and winding crown
CALIBRE
3235, Manufacture Rolex
BRACELET MATERIAL
Yellow Rolesor - combination of 904L steel
and 18 ct yellow gold
DIAMETER
41 mm
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands.
Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stopseconds for precise time setting
MATERIAL
Yellow Rolesor - combination of 904L steel
and 18 ct yellow gold
OSCILLATOR
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
BEZEL
Fluted
WINDING
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness
system
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over
the date
WATER-RESISTANCE
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
PRECISION
-2/+2 sec/day, after casing
CLASP
Folding Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm
comfort extension link
DIAL
DIAL
White
DETAILS
Highly legible Chromalight display with longlasting blue luminescence
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex
certification after casing)
Style of the Datejust 41
ARCHETYPE OF
THE CLASSIC WATCH
Rolex’s Datejust is the archetype of the classic watch thanks to functions
and aesthetics that never go out of fashion. Aesthetically, the Datejust has
spanned eras while retaining the enduring codes that today still make it
one of the most recognized and recognizable of watches.
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Function of the Datejust 41
WHAT A DIFFERENCE
A DATE MAKES
Influenced by the pioneering Datejust, the date on the Datejust 41 is
displayed in a window at 3 o’clock and changes instantaneously at
midnight in a few thousandths of a second. The Cyclops lens on the
crystal, invented by Rolex in 1953, magnifies the date for easy reading.
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Spirit of the Datejust 41
THE FIRST DATEJUST
The year 1945 saw the birth of the Datejust, the first self‑winding wrist
chronometer to indicate the date in a window on the dial. A watch of
great distinction, the Datejust was equipped with a Jubilee bracelet
created specially for it and a fluted bezel, making it immediately
recognisable as a Rolex. It is the pillar of the Oyster collection. Initially for
men, it became available in various models for women in the course of
the following decade.
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Features
ROLESOR, A MARRIAGE
OF GOLD AND STEEL
Rolesor, the combination of gold and steel on a Rolex watch, has been a
signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered.
It is an auspicious meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious,
attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, highly resistant, known for its
strength and reliability. All of these qualities perfectly mirror the elegance
and performance that come together in a Rolex watch.
The Rolesor concept is simple: the bezel, the winding crown, as well as
the centre bracelet links are made of 18 ct yellow or Everose (Rolex’s
exclusive patented pink gold alloy) gold; the middle case and the outer
links of the bracelet are made of 904L steel. Introduced on the Datejust in
1948, Rolesor contributed largely to the legendary status of this
wristwatch.
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Features
THE OYSTER CASE,
SYMBOL OF
WATERPROOFNESS
The Oyster case of the Datejust 41, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of
100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of robustness, proportion and
elegance. The characteristically shaped middle case is crafted from a
solid block of 904L steel. The fluted case back is hermetically screwed
down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the
movement. Fitted with the Twinlock double waterproofness system, the
winding crown screws down securely against the case. The crystal, with a
Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date, is made of virtually
scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof case provides optimum protection
for the Datejust 41’s high-precision movement.
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Features
PERPETUAL
CALIBRE 3235
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.
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Features
OYSTER AND
JUBILEE BRACELET
The Datejust 41 is available on an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Both
bracelets, combining 904L steel and 18 ct gold, benefit from the new
concealed attachment beneath the bezel, which ensures seamless visual
continuity between the bracelet and case. They are equipped with a
folding Oysterclasp and also feature the ingenious Rolex-patented
Easylink rapid extension system that allows the wearer to easily increase
the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, for additional comfort in any
circumstance.
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Features
SUPERLATIVE
CHRONOMETER
CERTIFICATION
The Datejust 41 is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification
redefined by Rolex in 2015. This exclusive designation testifies that the
watch has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in
its own laboratories according to its own criteria, which exceed
watchmaking norms and standards. The certification applies to the fully
assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative
performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve,
waterproofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative
Chronometer after casing is of the order of −2/+2 seconds per day, or
more than twice that required of an official chronometer. 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.
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Features
SUPERLATIVE
CHRONOMETER
The green seal accompanying every Rolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer. 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 of the cased-up movement, as well as of the
watch’s waterproofness, self-winding and power reserve, pushes back
the boundaries of performance and makes Rolex the benchmark for
excellence in mechanical watches. The green seal is coupled with a
five‑year guarantee which applies to all Rolex models.
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Where to buy a Rolex
THE OFFICIAL
ROLEX RETAILER
Only official Rolex retailers, distinguishable by this
official green plaque, are allowed to sell and maintain a
Rolex. With the necessary skills, technical know-how
and special equipment, they guarantee the authenticity
of each and every part of your Rolex, not to mention its
reliability over time, helping you make the choice that
will last a lifetime.
Find your retailer on rolex.com
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