Description

The present watch is the Rolex Datejust 41 reference 126300-0019 in Oystersteel with a mint green dial—an iconic everyday Rolex refined to its most modern, clean-lined expression. Built around the classic Oyster architecture, the 41 mm case is crafted from corrosion-resistant Oystersteel with a monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, and a Twinlock screw-down crown, ensuring robust protection and a water‑resistance rating of 100 meters. A smooth bezel keeps the profile sleek and contemporary, while the scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal is fitted with the signature Cyclops lens over the date for instant readability.

The dial is the star here: a fresh mint green tone that feels both contemporary and timeless, offering a softer alternative to louder sunburst colors while remaining unmistakably Rolex. Highly legible Chromalight hour markers and hands deliver long‑lasting blue luminescence, making this Datejust as practical at night as it is polished by day. The instantaneous date at 3 o’clock reinforces the model’s everyday purpose, with rapid setting for convenience.

Powering the watch is Rolex’s manufacture calibre 3235, a self‑winding movement known for its modern efficiency and durability. Certified as a Superlative Chronometer after casing, it is regulated to −2/+2 seconds per day and offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve. Technical features such as the paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring and high‑performance Paraflex shock absorbers enhance stability and resilience in daily wear.

Completing the package is the Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel with solid three‑piece links, secured by a folding Oysterclasp and equipped with the Easylink 5 mm comfort extension—an understated but genuinely useful feature for day‑to‑day fit adjustments. In this configuration, the Datejust 41 balances sportiness and elegance effortlessly: a crisp steel case, a clean smooth bezel, and a mint green dial that adds modern personality to one of watchmaking’s most enduring designs.

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘è, meaning “exquisite clockwork”.