The perfect Rolex Datejust for your style

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust stands out as the first chronometer from the Oyster Perpetual collection. The year 1945 historically marks the start or introduction of this new series. The maturity, the unique look, and the feeling when wearing the Watch, as described by watch expert Thomas Hendricks, have defined this model from Rolex for decades: “One is look, one is feel, and one is maturity.” – “One is the special look, another the feeling, and alongside that is the developed maturity [of the DJ.].” We want to get to the bottom of these three factors.

1. The Feeling and the Size

The feeling when wearing it is determined by the material and the size of the “wrist size.” Interested parties in a Datejust should first ask themselves what size their wrist has. If it is rather slim, then 36mm, like the Rolex Datejust reference 1603 or the Rolex Datejust 1601; if it is wider, then 41mm, like the Rolex Datejust 41 reference 1263234. To factor in here is that lighter gold tones such as yellow gold or white gold give warmth to the wrist and are better suited for slim wrists.

In 2009, the Datejust II was introduced to the watch market; it differs from the previous 36mm size by its 41mm size.

Furthermore, proud wearers of the Datejust series feel closely connected to the Rolex brand and its fascinating history when they wear a piece of this history on their wrist. The Datejust was worn by significant personalities such as Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Martin Luther King. In a press photo capturing the triumph of Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, he holds the trophy in his hand. A Datejust adorns his wrist, whose purple hue corresponds to the Wimbledon logo. 

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Datejust Turn-O-Graph

Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph steel / white gold automatic men's watch 16264 [2506539] Sale price5.550€

Vintage

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Lady Datejust

Rolex Lady Datejust steel / gold automatic women's watch 6917 Vintage [2506293] Sale price3.750€

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Datejust

Rolex Datejust steel automatic men's watch 16200 [2506280] Sale price5.450€

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Datejust

Rolex Datejust steel automatic men's watch 126200 [2506842] Sale price8.350€

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Datejust

Rolex Datejust steel / white gold automatic men's watch 68274 [2506417] Sale price4.850€

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Datejust

Rolex Datejust steel / gold automatic men's watch 16233 LP: 16300EUR [2506584] Sale price6.050€

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Datejust

Rolex Datejust steel / gold automatic men's watch 126233 [2506757] Sale price14.550€

Vintage

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Lady Datejust

Rolex Lady Datejust 18 ct gold automatic women's watch 6927 Vintage [2506635] Sale price3.850€

2. The Look as well as Bracelet and Bezel 

The style of the timepiece makes the look and presents many interested parties of the Datejust with almost countless combination options. In the classic sense, you can choose between a sporty or elegant accent. The Oyster bracelet is counted among the sporty variants and the Jubilee bracelet among the elegant ones. In combination with the bezel, the selected bracelet gives a unique appearance: Many watch experts combine the Oyster bracelet with a smooth bezel and the Jubilee bracelet with a fluted bezel. While the fluted bezel is Rolex’s trademark and looks elegant, the smooth one aims for a sporty effect. Additionally, there is the President bracelet, which is considered probably the most prestigious. 

Since the Oyster collection around the 1930s, Rolex developed special alloys such as classic yellow gold, white gold, or rose gold, patented under the term Rolesor, to set color accents in the series. 

The various dial and bezel options of the Datejust lead to an individual selection of combinations. From diamond-studded to mother-of-pearl dials and polished, domed, or fluted bezels, the Datejust has stylishly passed through the eras and always perfectly adapted to the personality of its wearers.

3. The Maturity and the “Generation Question”

The last question concerns the generation of the Datejust: Vintage, Modern, or Neo-Vintage? With these important data in mind, we talk about the three main eras of the Datejust: Vintage, Modern, and the intermediate phase Neo-Vintage.

Vintage Datejusts are ideal for the romantics among watch lovers. Rolex Datejusts of reference 1603 or the Rolex Datejust 1601 offer patina and Vintage shine but also repair risks and a certain care when buying. Modern Datejusts, like the Rolex Datejust reference 126200, are ideal for those seeking advanced and reliable Watches but sacrifice Vintage charm in favor of functionality. Neo-vintage Watches like the Datejust 41 or the Rolex Datejust 126234 often offer good deals, as they are neither the golden old nor the current hits. But they can be an attractive option where a good price can be found.

From the classic Vintage models to the modern and innovative variants, the Datejust offers a wide selection of styles, sizes, and materials. Discover now in the Watches shop of Zeitauktion the variety of the Rolex Datejust and find the perfect model that underlines your individual style and taste.