Rolex Datejust 41 Guide: Every Reference, Dial, Bracelet and Price

The Rolex Datejust 41 is the 41 mm version of Rolex's date watch: an Oyster case in Oystersteel or Rolesor, a smooth, fluted or diamond-set bezel, a date at 3 under the Cyclops lens, the calibre 3235 with 70 hours of power reserve and a choice of Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Rolex introduced it in 2016 as the 1263xx family, replacing the Datejust II that had carried the 41 mm size since 2009, and it has become the most configurable watch in the current Rolex catalogue. This guide covers the specifications, every reference by bezel and metal, the dial options, the Oyster versus Jubilee decision, how the 41 compares with the Datejust 36 and the Datejust II, Bizak's dated catalogue asks by reference, how it wears, what to check before buying and whether it holds value. Bizak & Co. sources the Datejust 41 to order; the Datejust 41 collection lists the configurations we can seek.

Last reviewed on October 10, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

Rolex Datejust 41 specifications

Source: the Rolex Datejust collection page lists every current configuration with its reference, metal, bezel, dial and bracelet. Service intervals and what a Rolex service involves are set out on the Rolex watch care and service page.

What is the Rolex Datejust 41 and when did it replace the Datejust II?

The Datejust has been Rolex's everyday watch since 1945, when it became the first self-winding wristwatch with a date that changed automatically at midnight. For most of its life it was a 36 mm watch. In 2009 Rolex answered the demand for larger cases with the Datejust II, a 41 mm watch with a correspondingly larger bezel, wider dial and the calibre 3136. It wore big and looked slightly inflated next to the 36, and by 2016 Rolex replaced it with the Datejust 41, launched at Baselworld that year in yellow Rolesor and Everose Rolesor. The steel versions, the smooth-bezel 126300 and the white-gold-bezel 126334, followed in 2017 and have been the volume sellers since.

The redesign kept the 41 mm case diameter but changed the proportions: a narrower bezel, a larger dial opening, slimmer lugs and a thinner profile. Inside, the calibre 3136 gave way to the calibre 3235, the first of the current 32xx generation of Rolex movements, with the Chronergy escapement and a 70-hour power reserve against 48 hours before. The result is a watch that reads as a scaled-up Datejust rather than a different model, which is what the Datejust II never quite managed. The family has grown steadily since, with new dial colours, the fluted-motif dials and more diamond-set options, but the case, movement and reference structure have not changed since 2016.

Which Rolex Datejust 41 references exist? Every reference by bezel and metal

Rolex reference numbers for the Datejust 41 follow a pattern: 1263 identifies the model, the fifth digit the bezel (0 smooth, 3 fluted, 5 or 9 diamond-set) and the sixth digit the metal (0 steel, 1 Everose Rolesor, 3 yellow Rolesor, 4 white Rolesor, which means a white gold bezel on a steel case). The table lists each reference with what Bizak's sourced catalogue asked for it on October 10, 2026. Every entry is sourced to order, every figure is an observation on that date and the spread within a reference comes from dial, bracelet and condition.

The pattern in the asks is consistent. Steel with a smooth bezel is the entry point; the white gold fluted bezel adds a few thousand dollars because it is the configuration most buyers picture when they say "Datejust"; the two Rolesor families overlap each other and the 126334 at the top end, where diamond dials and the fluted-motif dials push the ask. Catalogue entries for the three most requested steel configurations: 126300 azzurro blue Roman dial on Oyster, 126334 fluted-motif blue dial on Jubilee and 126334 Wimbledon on Jubilee. Each steel reference has its own guide: Datejust 41 126300 and Datejust 41 126334; the Rolesor pair are covered in Datejust 41 126333 and Datejust 41 126331.

Which dials does the Datejust 41 come in?

No other Rolex offers as many dials, and the dial decides more of the price than most buyers expect. The main families on the current and recent 41:

• Sunray blue. The default. A metallic blue with applied baton markers, offered on every reference in steel and most Rolesor. On the 126334 with a Jubilee bracelet it is the most requested Datejust 41 configuration; see the 126334 blue index dial guide.
• Slate, including the "Wimbledon". A grey sunray dial. With green Roman numerals it is nicknamed the Wimbledon, after the tournament Rolex times, and is the second most requested steel dial. Bizak's catalogue listed a Wimbledon 126334 on Jubilee at US$16,225 and a 2025 unworn example at US$17,875 on October 10, 2026.
• Silver and white. The quiet options. Silver with baton markers, often with a diamond-set version, and a white lacquer dial with Roman numerals that reads the most classically.
• Black. Offered on steel and yellow Rolesor; the sharpest contrast against a fluted bezel.
• Mint green and azzurro blue. Newer catalogue colours. Mint green is a pale sunray green on the 126300 and 126334; azzurro blue is a lighter, flatter blue with Roman numerals on the 126300. Both sit above the standard blue in the asks because they are newer and scarcer.
• Fluted-motif. A dial stamped with a pattern that echoes the fluted bezel, first seen on the Datejust 36 in 2021 and since extended to the 41 in blue, green, slate and silver. They carry the highest asks of the non-diamond dials: the fluted-motif blue 126334 on Jubilee was the single most expensive steel entry in Bizak's catalogue at US$19,920 on October 10, 2026. The 126334 fluted-motif blue dial guide covers that dial in detail.
• Champagne, chocolate and sundust. The warm dials that belong to yellow Rolesor (champagne) and Everose Rolesor (chocolate and sundust, a pale pink-gold tone). Each is matched to its gold.
• Diamond-set and mother-of-pearl. Diamond hour markers, diamond-paved sections or mother-of-pearl faces, usually with a diamond-set bezel. These push the ask furthest from retail and are the hardest to compare, because the stone count and layout change by year.

Our rule for a first Datejust 41 is to pick the dial you will not tire of before the bezel: blue, slate or black on steel can be lived with for a decade, which is why they hold value best; the coloured and patterned dials are the ones to buy because you love them rather than because they are rare.

Oyster or Jubilee bracelet: which should you choose?

Both bracelets are available on every Datejust 41 reference at the same retail price, so this is a question of look and feel rather than money. The Oyster is the three-link bracelet shared with the sports models: flat, brushed on the outer links and polished on the centre links of Rolesor versions, and the more robust of the two. The Jubilee is the five-link bracelet Rolex designed for the Datejust in 1945: polished centre links flanked by brushed outer links, more supple and more dressy, and the one that most people associate with the fluted bezel. Both close with the folding Oysterclasp and the Easylink extension, which adds 5 mm without tools.

In practice the smooth-bezel 126300 is most often ordered on Oyster, where it looks like a dressed-down sports watch, and the fluted-bezel 126334, 126333 and 126331 on Jubilee, where the fluting and the polished centre links match. The asks in Bizak's catalogue on October 10, 2026 showed Jubilee examples of the same reference and dial a few hundred to a few thousand dollars above Oyster examples, which reflects demand rather than any difference in retail. One practical point: the Jubilee's small links show wear sooner, and a stretched Jubilee is the first sign of a hard-worn Datejust, so on a used watch inspect the bracelet before the case.

Datejust 41 vs Datejust 36 vs Datejust II: which size and generation?

The 41 is the one to buy new if you want presence: it is the largest Datejust and the one most men over about 17 cm (6.7 inches) of wrist choose. The 36 is the historically correct Datejust, wears easily on any wrist, and in 2026 is the more fashionable choice for buyers who want a watch under the cuff; it also has the broader dial catalogue. The Datejust II is the value route into a 41 mm Rolex date watch: the same diameter, a thicker and more sporting case, and the dependable calibre 3136, usually asked at two to five thousand dollars below the equivalent Datejust 41. If you like the heavier look of the Datejust II, buy it knowingly; if you expect the slim Datejust proportions, the 41 is the correct watch.

How does the Rolex Datejust 41 wear?

The Datejust 41 wears smaller than its diameter suggests. The lugs are short and curve down, the bezel is slim, and at roughly 12 mm thick it is thinner than any Rolex sports model of similar size. On a wrist of 17 to 19 cm it sits like a 40 mm sports watch; below about 16.5 cm the dial starts to dominate and the 36 is the better fit. The fluted bezel makes the watch look larger than the smooth bezel on the same case, because it catches light at the edge of the dial, and the Jubilee bracelet makes it feel lighter and more flexible than the Oyster. Rolesor versions weigh a little more than steel because of the gold centre links. The 100 m rating and screw-down crown mean it can be swum in, which is the Datejust's quiet advantage over most dress watches at the price.

How much is a Rolex Datejust 41? Retail and dealer prices in 2026

• Retail. Rolex publishes US list prices on the product pages linked from the Datejust collection page. In 2026 the steel 126300 has been listed below US$10,000, the white Rolesor 126334 a little above it, and the yellow and Everose Rolesor versions from the mid US$10,000s upward, with diamond-set dials and bezels well above that. Those figures move with Rolex's periodic price adjustments, so take the current number from Rolex's page rather than from any guide, including this one.
• Secondary market. The Datejust 41 is one of the few modern steel Rolex models where the secondary ask sits close to retail. In 2025 and 2026, unworn steel examples with the common dials have generally been asked at a modest premium to list, pre-owned full sets at or just below list, and the scarce dials (Wimbledon, mint green, fluted-motif) at a larger premium. Rolesor examples are asked closer to retail still, and pre-owned Rolesor can be the best value in the family.
• Bizak catalogue asks. On October 10, 2026 our sourced catalogue listed the 126300 from US$10,718 pre-owned and US$11,058 new, the 126334 from US$14,453 pre-owned and US$15,467 new up to US$19,920 for the fluted-motif blue dial, the 126333 from US$15,043 pre-owned and US$15,809 new, the 126331 from US$13,949 new, the 126301 from US$16,554 and the 126303 from US$13,574, all sourced to order.

Those figures describe what we saw and will move. Ask for a dated quote for the exact dial, bracelet, year and card; our Rolex price guide explains how to read a quote and our cheapest Rolex guide places the 126300 against the Oyster Perpetual and Explorer as entry points.

Is the Rolex Datejust 41 a good investment?

It is a watch that holds its value rather than one that makes money. Because Rolex produces the Datejust in volume and in many configurations, there is no single scarce reference to chase, and the premium over retail on the common dials is small. That cuts both ways: you are unlikely to pay far above list, and unlikely to sell far above it. The configurations that have held best are the steel 126334 with the blue or slate dial on Jubilee and the Wimbledon, because they are the ones most buyers want second-hand. Diamond-set dials and bezels lose the most against their retail because the secondary market discounts factory stones. Rolesor sits in between. Buy the Datejust 41 as a watch to wear daily for a decade; if you want a steel Rolex that trades above retail, the professional models in our first Rolex guide are the better comparison, and how to sell a Rolex explains what a dealer will pay when the time comes.

Buying a used Datejust 41: what to check

• Warranty card and rehaut. The card serial must match the engraving on the rehaut at 6. Every Datejust 41 was sold with the five-year warranty, so a 2022 or later watch should still be inside it; Rolex does not reissue cards.
• Reference against the watch. Confirm the bezel and metal match the reference on the card: a smooth bezel on a card that says 126334 means a bezel swap. Fluted bezels on Rolesor are gold and should show a warm or white gold tone at the flutes, not steel.
• Dial and markers. Applied markers should be even and the lume plots intact. Rolex dials read "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" and carry a small crown at 6 between "Swiss" and "Made" on current production. Aftermarket diamond dials are common on Datejusts; a diamond dial with a card that lists a plain dial is aftermarket.
• Bracelet. Lay the Jubilee flat and lift one end: a bracelet that sags sharply has stretched. Check that the Easylink extension opens and the clasp closes with a clean click. Replacement bracelets are costly, so price a worn bracelet into the offer.
• Case edges. Even brushing on the case sides and sharp polished chamfers on the lugs. A rounded lug tip or a mirror-polished case side means it has been polished, which matters less on a Datejust than on a sports model but still affects the price.
• Date change. The calibre 3235 date should jump instantly at midnight and set in the first crown position without resistance.
• Movement service. Rolex's guidance on service intervals is on its watch care page; a 2016 to 2018 watch may be approaching its first service, and a dealer's service invoice is worth having.
• Price against the band. A full-set Wimbledon or fluted-motif dial offered well under the asks above is the single most reliable warning sign.

Our authentication process describes what we inspect before dispatch. The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry publishes guidance on counterfeits and the legal protection of the "Swiss Made" marking.

Quick answers

How much is a Rolex Datejust 41?

Rolex's US list price for the steel 126300 has sat below US$10,000 in 2026, with the white Rolesor 126334 a little above it and Rolesor versions higher. Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the 126300 from US$10,718 pre-owned and US$11,058 new, and the 126334 from US$14,453 pre-owned and US$15,467 new, on October 10, 2026.

What is the difference between the Datejust 41 and the Datejust II?

Both are 41 mm. The Datejust 41 (2016 to date) has a slimmer bezel, slimmer lugs, a larger dial opening and the calibre 3235 with 70 hours of power reserve; the Datejust II (2009 to 2016) has a wide bezel, a thicker case and the calibre 3136 with 48 hours.

Which Rolex Datejust 41 references are there?

126300 (steel, smooth bezel), 126334 (steel with white gold fluted bezel), 126333 (yellow Rolesor, fluted), 126331 (Everose Rolesor, fluted), 126303 (yellow Rolesor, smooth), 126301 (Everose Rolesor, smooth), plus diamond-set bezel versions in Rolesor.

Oyster or Jubilee on a Datejust 41?

Both cost the same at retail. The Oyster suits the smooth-bezel 126300 and reads sportier; the Jubilee suits the fluted-bezel references and is the classic Datejust look. Jubilee examples were asked a little above Oyster examples in Bizak's catalogue on October 10, 2026.

Is the Datejust 41 a good investment?

It holds value rather than appreciating. Common steel dials trade close to retail on the secondary market, the Wimbledon and fluted-motif dials carry a larger premium, and diamond-set versions lose the most against list. Buy it to wear rather than to trade.

Request a Datejust 41 sourcing quote

Tell us the reference, dial, bracelet, preferred year range, condition and whether the warranty card is required, plus your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, card and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: 126334 fluted-motif blue dial, pre-owned 126334 blue dial, 126334 mint green dial, 126300 fluted-motif blue dial on Jubilee, 126333 silver dial on Jubilee, 126331 sundust dial on Jubilee, 126301 sundust dial on Jubilee, 126303 champagne dial on Jubilee; browse the Datejust 41 collection, the wider Datejust collection, or sell or trade your Datejust.

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