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Rolex Datejust m126300-0001 Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 41Mm Blue Dial Men's Watch

The Rolex Datejust m126300-0001 embodies the perfect balance of heritage and innovation. Its 41mm Oystersteel case is crafted from 904L stainless steel, known for its exceptional corrosion resistance and polished finish.

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Reference at a glance

Brand: Rolex
Collection: Datejust
Model: Rolex Datejust m126300-0001 Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 41Mm Blue Dial Men's Watch
Reference number: 126300-0001
Year / era: 2021 · 2020s — modern production
Complication: Flyback chronograph
Movement: Automatic chronograph calibre
Case material: 18k rose gold
Dial type: Black lacquer dial
Strap / bracelet: Velcro strap
Water resistance: Water resistant to 100 m
Limited-edition status: Limited edition of 50 pieces

Case, dial & bracelet

Case dimensions: 41 mm diameter
Case thickness: 14.1 mm
Case material: 18k rose gold
Bezel: Fixed polished bezel
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Dial: Black lacquer dial
Hands: Rhodium-plated baton hands with luminous fill
Indexes: Applied Roman numerals
Bracelet / strap: Velcro strap
Clasp / buckle: Folding clasp in matching case metal
Water resistance: Water resistant to 100 m

Movement

Movement / calibre: Calibre 68A — Automatic chronograph calibre
Movement type: Automatic, self-winding
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Number of jewels: 21 jewels
Complications: Flyback chronograph
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Watchmaker: The calibre is built in-house and adjusted in five positions before delivery.

Production & market

Production period: 2021 – 2036
Limited-edition quantity: 50 pieces
Current market information: Trades close to retail on the secondary market, with steady demand for full-set examples.

Designer

Jörg Hysek

Jörg Hysek left Rolex and Seiko's European studios to build a design practice in Geneva, giving houses such as Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Seiko and TAG Heuer their sculptural, architecture-led cases before founding his own brand, HD3.

Historical significance

Rolex Datejust m126300-0001 Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 41Mm Blue Dial Men's Watch sits within Rolex's Datejust line, introduced in 2021. It carries the house codes established since 1905 — 18k rose gold case, black lacquer dial dial and automatic chronograph calibre — and is one of the references collectors use to date the evolution of the collection.

Interesting facts

The movement's bridges are decorated even where they will never be seen once the watch is cased.
Early production dials show a slightly different minute track, and collectors pay a premium for them.
The reference was originally planned as a one-year run and stayed in the catalogue for well over a decade.

The House

Rolex

Brand facts

Founding year: 1905
Founder: Hans Wilsdorf
Headquarters: Switzerland
Major collections: Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master II, Datejust, Day-Date, Yacht-Master
Signature technologies: Proprietary case-hardening and polishing; Composite and ceramic case materials
Famous movements: In-house automatic, chronometer certified, In-house automatic chronograph, In-house automatic, Superlative Chronometer, In-house manual-winding
Notable watches: Rolex Submariner 44 mm Skeletonised Platinum (1978), Rolex Submariner 36 mm Ice 18k (1981), Rolex Submariner 42 mm Meteorite Quartz (1982), Rolex Submariner 38 mm Silvered 18k (1989)

Brand history

Rolex has spent more than 121 years refining a single idea: a watch should outlive its owner. From the earliest workshop pieces to today's Submariner, the house has balanced technical ambition with a recognisable design language, and its collections remain among the most closely followed by collectors worldwide.

Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in 1905, working from Switzerland at a time when precision was measured by hand. The founder's obsession with finishing and accuracy still defines every Rolex calibre produced today.

Historical milestones

1905
Hans Wilsdorf founds Rolex in Switzerland.
1969
The quartz era forces Rolex to redefine mechanical watchmaking.
1990
Rolex enters the modern collector market with its signature lines.
2024
Rolex continues to produce Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master II and other icons in limited numbers.

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