Rolex 126231 Overview
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic watches in history. It has been and still is the most popular collection sold by Rolex. What people love about the Datejust is the timeless look, legibility, and the many ways to customize it. The particular Rolex Datejust reference, 126231, is a great complement to the Datejust collection and shows just how beautiful it can be. We’ll provide a brief overview of the 126231 for your reference but if you’d like to discover more you can do so by visiting our Datejust Collection Section.
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Case
The most recognizable feature of the Rolex Datejust , is the fluted bezel. Originally the bezel was engineered that way to help with deconstruction but Rolex quickly found out that people loved it for its design. The , comes with a stainless steel and rose gold fluted bezel and a rose gold size case.
Movement
Housed in the 126231 36mm case is the Rolex in-house calibre 3235 automatic movement. The 3235 is a newer movement from Rolex and came with significant upgrades. The power reserve has been improved from 40 hours to 70 hours and there were significant gains made in the anti-magnetic protection. Although Omega was first to the party with movements of this stature, Rolex has now gone toe to toe and have excelled with modern movements and manufacturing.
Of course with all Rolex movements, the in house calibre 3235 automatic movement is COSC certified. To take it one step further Rolex has designated their watches Superlative Chronometers because they can still maintain their accuracy +2/-2 seconds per day even after casing.
Bracelet
The Rolex 126231 has a beautiful Jubilee bracelet constructed of stainless steel and rose gold. Rolex is known for their bracelet design and construction for being some of the most comfortable metal bracelets available. The tapered Jubilee bracelet on the 126231 fits the mold.
In our opinion, what doesn’t get much love is the clasp on the Jubilee bracelet. It plays such a critical role but everyone’s so focused on all the other beautiful aspects of the 126231 that one can sometimes get lost. The newer Oyster Clasps offer secure protection and at the same time augment the comfortability and wearability of the 126231.
126231 Specs
- Case Size: 36mm
- Material: stainless steel & rose gold
- Bezel: fluted
- Water Resistance: 100m
- Accuracy: +/- 2 seconds per day
- Movement: automatic
- Calibre: 3235
- Bracelet: jubilee
Rolex 126231 Pricing & Availability
You can purchase the Rolex Datejust 126231 for $14,800 MSRP. In today’s market Datejusts are difficult to find at authorized dealers. This is especially true considering if there is a very specific Datejust you desire because of how many different variations they come in. Our suggestion is to put an order in on the exact one you want and you shouldn’t have to wait more than 3-4 months.
Where To Buy The 126231
If you’ve exhausted all your options with your local authorized dealers you can always resort to the pre-owned market. You’ll probably be paying a bit over retail for the 126231 but availability shouldn’t be an issue. Check out any of the trusted marketplaces below to discover current pre-owned prices and availability.
