Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41: Specs, Dials and Price Guide

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 is the largest and plainest watch in Rolex's entry line: a 41 mm Oystersteel case with a smooth domed bezel, no date, a sapphire crystal, the in-house calibre 3230 with about 70 hours of power reserve, 100 m of water resistance and an Oyster bracelet with the Easylink extension. Rolex introduced the 41 mm size in 2020 as reference 124300, replacing the 39 mm 114300, and in 2025 the 134300 generation with a revised dial palette took its place in the catalogue. This guide covers the specifications, the difference between the 124300, the 134300 and the 114300, the dial colours including the discontinued 2020 bright dials and the 2023 Celebration dial, how the watch wears, price context in 2026 and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the Oyster Perpetual 41 to order; the Oyster Perpetual collection lists the dials we can seek.

Last reviewed on October 2, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

What is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41?

The Oyster Perpetual is the model that carries the two inventions on which Rolex built its reputation: the waterproof Oyster case of 1926 and the self-winding Perpetual rotor of 1931. Every other Rolex adds something to that base, whether a date, a bezel, a second time zone or a chronograph. The Oyster Perpetual adds nothing. It is a time-only watch in steel with a smooth bezel, and the 41 mm version is the largest size Rolex offers it in, alongside 28, 31, 34 and 36 mm cases. The 41 mm reference arrived in September 2020 as the 124300, when Rolex retired the 39 mm 114300 and at the same time launched a set of bright lacquer dials that turned a quiet model into one of the most requested steel watches at authorised dealers. In 2025 the reference moved to 134300 with a new dial palette, and it is that generation that Rolex's catalogue lists today. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual collection page shows the current line-up, and because Rolex revises its range each spring it is worth checking that page for the current status of any dial named in this guide.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 specifications

Source: the Rolex Oyster Perpetual collection page, which sets out the current specification. Rolex's own Superlative Chronometer standard is tighter than the chronometer certification issued by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, and every calibre 3230 is tested to both.

124300 vs 134300 vs the 39 mm 114300: what changed?

The step from 114300 to 124300 was the big one. The case grew by 2 mm, the movement changed from the calibre 3132 with about 48 hours of reserve to the calibre 3230 with about 70, and the dial palette went from muted grape and rhodium tones to saturated lacquer. The 114300 remains a sensible choice for a wrist that finds 41 mm too much, and it was the last 39 mm Rolex of its kind. The step from 124300 to 134300 is smaller. The case size, movement and bracelet architecture carry over; what changed in Rolex's catalogue was the reference number and the dial range, with new colours such as pistachio and beige in 41 mm and the earlier bright dials no longer listed. Rolex has not published a reason for the renumbering, and we do not speculate on internal changes we cannot verify. If you want a 124300 with a particular dial, you are now buying from the secondary market rather than from an authorised dealer, which is why the two generations trade on different terms.

Which dial colours has the Oyster Perpetual 41 come in?

Dial colour is the whole conversation on this reference, because the case and movement are identical from one dial to the next. The 2020 launch gave the 124300 three conventional dials, bright black, bright blue and silver, and a group of lacquer dials that collectors call the candy or stella-style dials after the bright enamel Day-Dates of the 1970s: coral red, yellow, turquoise blue, candy pink and green. The green dial, a deep sunray green rather than a lacquer, has been the steadiest of the group. In 2023 Rolex removed several of the bright 41 mm dials from the catalogue; the reports at the time named coral red, yellow, candy pink and turquoise as leaving the 41 mm range while green continued, but check Rolex's page for the current status rather than relying on a 2023 snapshot. At the same 2023 launch Rolex introduced the Celebration dial, a turquoise blue base scattered with coloured bubbles in the colours of the 2020 dials, offered in 31, 36 and 41 mm, which collectors read as a send-off for the candy generation. For 2025, the 134300 arrived with pistachio and beige alongside silver, blue, black and green per Bizak's catalogue labels. Bizak also lists a 134303 in yellow Rolesor with a slate index dial, described on the listing as a "100 Years" piece; treat the details of that two-tone reference as per the listing and check Rolex's page for its current standing.

The catalogue codes are Bizak's own labels and the colour names follow the listings; where a code is ambiguous, the listing governs. The pricing pattern in that table is the story of the reference in one glance. The dials that Rolex still makes trade in a narrow band a few thousand dollars above retail. The dials that Rolex no longer makes in 41 mm, above all turquoise and yellow, trade at two to three times the price of a blue or black dial, and the Celebration dial sits above all of them. Scarcity, not mechanics, sets those premiums, and they move quickly when Rolex changes the catalogue.

How does the Oyster Perpetual 41 wear?

At 41 mm with a smooth bezel and no date, the Oyster Perpetual 41 wears larger than a 41 mm Submariner, because a rotating bezel visually shrinks a dial while a thin polished bezel enlarges it. The dial opening is wide and the lugs are long, so it fills a wrist of about 17 cm (6.7 inches) or larger comfortably and looks oversized on anything much smaller. It is slim, at roughly 11.5 mm thick, which is the thinnest of the modern 41 mm Rolex steel sports cases and the reason it slides under a shirt cuff more easily than a Submariner or a Datejust 41. The lug width is 21 mm, which limits aftermarket strap options compared with the 20 mm professional models. The Oyster bracelet has the folding Oysterclasp with Easylink, a 5 mm extension you flip out by hand when the wrist swells in heat; it lacks the Glidelock of the dive models but is lighter and sits flatter. On the wrist the watch is light for its size, and the absence of a date window gives the dial a symmetry that the bright lacquer colours rely on. If 41 mm is too much, the 36 mm Oyster Perpetual uses the same calibre 3230 and the same dial palette and is the size most people under 17 cm of wrist end up preferring; our Oyster Perpetual 31 guide covers the smallest two-tone version of the family.

How much is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 in 2026? Price context, October 2, 2026

• Retail. Rolex's US list price for the steel Oyster Perpetual 41 has sat in the mid-US$6,000s through 2025 and 2026, which makes it the least expensive 41 mm Rolex. The current figure is on the Rolex collection page linked above; Rolex revises list prices periodically and authorised dealers allocate the model at their discretion, with long waits for the more requested dials.
• Secondary market. Through 2025 and 2026, the standard dials in both generations have traded above retail but below the premiums on the Submariner and GMT-Master II. The discontinued 2020 bright dials in 41 mm and the Celebration dial have traded at multiples of retail, with turquoise and yellow at the top; those premiums have moved sharply in both directions since 2021 and should be treated as volatile.
• Bizak catalogue asks, 134300. On October 2, 2026 our sourced catalogue listed the 134300 in silver and black at US$10,229, blue at US$10,637, beige at US$10,945, green at US$12,089 and pistachio at US$12,485, all sourced to order. The yellow Rolesor 134303 with slate dial was listed at US$17,249.
• Bizak catalogue asks, 124300. On the same day the catalogue listed the 124300 in blue at US$9,299, black at US$9,717, silver at US$10,231 and green at US$10,574, a pre-owned silver 124300 at US$7,625, coral red at US$15,344, yellow at US$21,978, turquoise at US$22,319, a pre-owned turquoise at US$9,299 per the listing and the Celebration dial at US$28,987, all sourced to order.

Those figures describe what we saw on the day and will move. Ask for a dated quote for the exact reference, dial, year and set. Our Rolex price guide explains how to read a sourcing quote, and the Rolex waitlist guide explains why a watch that lists in the mid-US$6,000s at retail is asked at US$10,000 or more the same week on the secondary market.

Is the Oyster Perpetual 41 a good first Rolex?

For most buyers, yes, and it is the watch we most often recommend when someone asks for a first Rolex they will wear every day. The reasons are practical. The calibre 3230 is the same generation of movement as the Submariner's 3235 without the date, so you get the Chronergy escapement, the 70-hour reserve and the plus or minus 2 seconds a day standard at the lowest price in the range. The 100 m rating covers swimming. The smooth bezel and plain dial mean it reads as a dress watch with a suit and a sports watch with a T-shirt. The weaknesses are equally clear. There is no date, which some owners miss within a month. The lug width is 21 mm. The bracelet lacks Glidelock. And the bright dials, which are the reason many people want the watch in the first place, cost two to three times what a blue or black dial costs on the secondary market, which turns a sensible first Rolex into an expensive one. Our best first Rolex guide sets the Oyster Perpetual against the Datejust and the Explorer, and the Datejust 41 126300 guide covers the obvious alternative if you want a date at a similar size.

Buying a used Oyster Perpetual 41: what to check

• Reference and dial match. A 124300 should carry a 2020 to 2025 dial and a 134300 a 2025 or later dial. A bright dial in a 134300 case, or a pistachio dial in a 124300, is a reason to walk away unless the seller can explain it with Rolex paperwork.
• Warranty card and serial. Rolex's five-year warranty runs from the date on the card. The card serial should match the rehaut engraving and the dial should match the card's dial code. Dates should sit plausibly within the reference's production years.
• Lacquer dial condition. The bright 2020 dials and the Celebration dial are lacquer; inspect the surface under a loupe for scratches, hazing or bubbles, which are costly to address because Rolex does not sell these dials as service parts to third parties.
• Bezel and case. The polished domed bezel shows every scratch. Light swirls polish out at service; deep nicks at the bezel edge do not without changing the profile. Over-polished lugs lose their crisp edge, which lowers the value.
• Bracelet and Easylink. Check for stretch by holding the watch by the clasp. The Easylink should flip out and lock cleanly and the clasp cover should close with a positive click.
• Crown and crystal. The Twinlock crown should screw down smoothly, and the sapphire should be free of chips at the edge where it meets the bezel.
• Service history. Ask for the last service date and receipt. Rolex's watch care and service page explains the brand's service procedure; a watch that has been opened by a third party should be disclosed.
• Price against the band. A full-set turquoise, yellow or Celebration dial offered far below the figures above is the single most reliable warning sign. These are among the most faked dials in the current Rolex range, and a franken-watch with a swapped dial is a common trap. Our authentication and inspection process describes how we check a watch before it reaches a client.

Servicing an Oyster Perpetual 41: what to expect

The calibre 3230 is a modern Rolex movement and Rolex recommends service roughly every ten years for its current calibres, depending on use. A service at a Rolex service centre includes a full disassembly, cleaning, replacement of worn parts, lubrication, regulation, case and bracelet refinishing and pressure testing, and comes with a two-year service guarantee. The Oyster Perpetual has fewer complications than any other Rolex, so there is nothing beyond the base movement to go wrong, and the sealed case with Twinlock crown keeps the movement dry for far longer than most owners will keep the watch. Two things to think about. First, if you own one of the lacquer dials, ask the service centre to note the dial's condition on the service receipt, because a replaced dial changes what the watch is worth. Second, decide whether you want the case refinished. Many collectors of the discontinued dials ask for the case to be left unpolished so that the watch retains its original edges, and Rolex will honour that request if it is made clearly at drop-off. The Rolex watch care and service page explains the procedure and how to find a service centre.

Quick answers

How much is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41?

On October 2, 2026, Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the Oyster Perpetual 41 from US$7,625 for a pre-owned 124300 silver dial to US$12,485 for a 134300 pistachio dial, with the discontinued 124300 turquoise and yellow dials at US$22,319 and US$21,978 and the Celebration dial at US$28,987, all sourced to order. Rolex's US list price has sat in the mid-US$6,000s; figures move with dial, year and set.

What is the difference between the Oyster Perpetual 124300 and 134300?

Both are 41 mm Oystersteel watches with the calibre 3230, 100 m water resistance and an Oyster bracelet with Easylink. The 134300 replaced the 124300 in Rolex's catalogue in 2025 with a new dial palette that includes pistachio and beige, while the 124300's bright 2020 dials and Celebration dial are now bought on the secondary market.

Which Oyster Perpetual 41 dials are discontinued?

The coral red, yellow, turquoise and candy pink 41 mm dials from the 2020 launch left Rolex's catalogue in 2023 according to reports at the time, and the 124300 reference itself was replaced by the 134300 in 2025. Check Rolex's Oyster Perpetual page for the current status of the Celebration dial and the green dial.

What movement is in the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41?

The calibre 3230, a self-winding time-only Rolex movement with a Chronergy escapement, a Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock absorbers, about 70 hours of power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification to plus or minus 2 seconds a day.

Is the Oyster Perpetual 41 too big?

It wears large for 41 mm because the smooth bezel leaves a wide dial opening, so it suits wrists of about 17 cm (6.7 inches) and up. It is slim at roughly 11.5 mm, so it sits under a cuff more easily than a Submariner. Smaller wrists usually prefer the 36 mm Oyster Perpetual, which has the same movement and dials.

Request an Oyster Perpetual 41 sourcing quote

Tell us the reference, the dial, whether you want new or pre-owned, whether box and papers are required, plus your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, papers and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: 134300 blue, 134300 black, 134300 silver, 134300 green, 134300 pistachio, 134300 beige, 134303 yellow Rolesor slate dial, 124300 blue, 124300 black, 124300 silver, 124300 silver pre-owned, 124300 green, 124300 coral red, 124300 yellow, 124300 turquoise, 124300 turquoise pre-owned, 124300 Celebration dial; browse the Oyster Perpetual 124300 collection, the Oyster Perpetual collection, the wider Rolex collection, or sell or trade your Rolex.

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