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Rolex Datejust

A versatile daily watch that connects practical function, formal design and decades of continuity.

Launch1945
Reference126200 / 126234 / 126300 / 126334
TypeEveryday / dress watch
Case36 mm or 41 mm
Market Pricing · July 2026

Price guide.

Retail / MSRP€8 500–€8 500
New market€7 650–€16 000
Used market€5 500–€13 000
Market trendStable
Investment score7/10
Value for money8/10

What affects value

Exact reference, metal, dial, bracelet, production year, condition, service history, completeness and originality of major components.

Indicative European market ranges in EUR. Exact value depends on reference, configuration, condition, originality, service history, completeness and current demand. This is editorial guidance, not a purchase offer or investment advice.

Model story.

The Datejust established a durable template for an automatic waterproof watch with a date window. Its adaptable case sizes, bezels, dials and bracelets allowed the collection to move between formal and everyday use.

Because the range is broad, small configuration choices matter greatly to how a specific example feels.

Movement

Automatic Rolex calibre 3235

Water resistance

100 metres

Production status

Current collection

Collector note

Fluted versus smooth bezel and Jubilee versus Oyster bracelet change the personality more than many buyers expect.

Buyer guide.

Choose the desired configuration first. Check bracelet stretch on older examples, over-polishing, dial originality and smooth date operation.

TimeHunter Insight
The Datejust rewards personal taste more than market conformity. The right configuration matters more than the most popular one.
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