Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 (m126234-0017)

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 (m126234-0017) Specifications and Details

General Information

• Model Name: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36
• Reference Number: m126234-0017
• Collection: Oyster Perpetual
• Launch Year: Part of the Datejust line introduced in 1945, with this specific configuration being a modern iteration.

Case

• Material: White Rolesor (combination of Oystersteel and 18k white gold)
  • Oystersteel: A high-grade stainless steel alloy known for its durability and corrosion resistance.
  • White Gold: Used for the fluted bezel, adding a luxurious touch.
• Diameter: 36 mm
• Case Design: Oyster, flat three-piece links
  • The Oyster case is renowned for its waterproofness and robustness, featuring a monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, and screw-down crown.
• Bezel: Fluted, crafted in 18k white gold
  • Originally designed to screw the bezel onto the case for waterproofness, the fluted bezel is now a signature aesthetic feature of Rolex, enhancing the watch’s elegance.
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with Cyclops lens over the date
  • The Cyclops lens magnifies the date by 2.5x for enhanced readability.
• Water Resistance: Up to 100 meters (330 feet)
  • Ensured by the Twinlock double waterproofness system in the screw-down crown.

Dial

• Color: White
• Finish: Sunray
  • The sunray finish is created using masterful brushing techniques, producing grooves that radiate from the center of the dial. This creates delicate light reflections that shift with wrist movement, giving a subtle, dynamic glow.
• Hour Markers: Luminescent baton markers
  • Filled with long-lasting luminescent material for visibility in low-light conditions.
• Hands: Luminescent hour, minute, and seconds hands
  • Center hour, minute, and seconds hands for precise timekeeping.
• Date: Located at 3 o’clock with instantaneous date change and rapid setting
  • The date window is magnified by the Cyclops lens for easy reading.

Movement

• Caliber: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, Rolex Calibre 3235
  • A high-precision movement developed and manufactured in-house by Rolex.
• Functions:
  • Center hour, minute, and seconds hands.
  • Instantaneous date with rapid setting.
  • Stop-seconds feature for precise time setting, allowing the seconds hand to stop when the crown is pulled out.
• Precision: -2/+2 seconds per day, after casing
  • Certified as a Superlative Chronometer, surpassing COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) standards.
• Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
• Oscillator: Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
  • Offers greater resistance to magnetic fields and temperature variations.
• Shock Absorbers: High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
  • Enhances resistance to shocks and impacts, ensuring reliability.
• Escapement: Chronergy escapement
  • Optimized for energy efficiency and dependability.
• Winding: Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor.

Bracelet

• Type: Jubilee, five-piece link metal bracelet
  • Designed specifically for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust in 1945, the Jubilee bracelet is known for its supple and comfortable fit.
• Material: Oystersteel
• Clasp: Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link
  • The Easylink system allows for quick adjustment of the bracelet length for added comfort.