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Rolex Datejust m126300-0004 Oyster Perpetual 41Mm Silver Dial Mens Watch

The Rolex Datejust m126300-0004 embodies sophistication and refinement in every detail. Its 41mm Oystersteel case delivers durability with a polished finish, while the smooth bezel adds a sleek touch of elegance.

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Reference at a glance

Brand: Rolex
Collection: Datejust
Model: Rolex Datejust m126300-0004 Oyster Perpetual 41Mm Silver Dial Mens Watch
Reference number: 126300-0004
Year / era: 2023 · 2020s — modern production
Complication: Time only
Movement: Automatic manufacture calibre
Case material: White gold
Dial type: Slate grey dial
Strap / bracelet: Rubber strap
Water resistance: Water resistant to 100 m
Limited-edition status: Limited edition of 88 pieces

Case, dial & bracelet

Case dimensions: 41 mm diameter
Case thickness: 9.4 mm
Case material: White gold
Bezel: Fluted bezel
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Dial: Slate grey dial
Hands: Faceted dauphine hands, polished by hand
Indexes: Printed minute track with applied batons
Bracelet / strap: Rubber strap
Clasp / buckle: Folding clasp in matching case metal
Water resistance: Water resistant to 100 m

Movement

Movement / calibre: Calibre 54A — Automatic manufacture calibre
Movement type: Automatic with micro-rotor
Frequency: 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of jewels: 31 jewels
Complications: Time only
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Watchmaker: Finishing, assembly and timing are carried out in the manufacture's own atelier.

Production & market

Production period: 2023 – 2028
Limited-edition quantity: 88 pieces
Current market information: Consistently trades above retail; waiting lists at authorised dealers remain long.

Designer

Emmanuel Gueit

Emmanuel Gueit came from a family of Geneva jewellers and was barely into his twenties when he drew the oversized Royal Oak Offshore in 1993 — a watch the house's traditionalists resisted and collectors turned into an icon.

Historical significance

Rolex Datejust m126300-0004 Oyster Perpetual 41Mm Silver Dial Mens Watch sits within Rolex's Datejust line, introduced in 2023. It carries the house codes established since 1905 — white gold case, slate grey dial dial and automatic manufacture calibre — and is one of the references collectors use to date the evolution of the collection.

Interesting facts

The bracelet tapers across its length, which is why the profile looks thinner on the wrist than the specification suggests.
The movement's bridges are decorated even where they will never be seen once the watch is cased.
The case is finished by hand, alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces in a single pass so the edges stay razor sharp.

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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