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Sunday Rewind: A Closer Look At The Rolex Datejust
A vintage Rolex fan puts a modern Datejust to the test.
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Every Rolex Datejust: 4467, 1601, 16234, 116234, 126200 / 126300, Datejust 31 (278240) and Lady-Datejust 28.
The first self-winding waterproof wristwatch with a date window - and the reference Rolex.
Rolex's first fully lacquered ombré dial lands on the Datejust 36 and 41. The references involved, how the dial is built, and why this one keeps selling out before it lands in display cases.
41 mm × 11.65 mm, lug 21 mm, Cal. 3235
Hodinkee
A vintage Rolex fan puts a modern Datejust to the test.
Quill & Pad
Roger Federer has been a Rolex ambassador (testimonee as the brand likes to say) since 2001. In two recent videos on the Rolex YouTube account, the record-holding 20-time Grand Slam champion, known as the GOAT in tennis circles, thoughtfully explains in his own words what he loves about his Rolex watches.
Hodinkee
Classicists will be into the fluted dial. But heading into summer, you can't beat the palm frond.
Quill & Pad
Since Baselworld 2018, Rolex has subtly been revisiting its 36 mm Datejust models. The two stainless steel/white gold models revealed at Baselworld 2019 were the last of these, and Saad Chaudhry is pleased to now delve into the new and improved details of this popular modern wristwatch.
Time+Tide
Too often in a TV drama, a character’s watch is just a random accessory lobbed in by the wardrobe department at the last minute. Yet when it’s done right, a watch can become infused with psychological depth and meaning. And when it’s done to absolute perfection it can deliver a tell-tale insight into a character’s … ContinuedThe post Sean Wallace’s Rolex Datejust in Gangs of London shows that the watch doesn’t always maketh the man appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I have had my eye out for quite some time for a 16760 Rolex AKA the "Fat Lady". By chance I have run into what I feel is the ideal on that checks all the boxes in my wants and needs for this piece. Unfortunately
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A Rolex Datejust gifted to John Michael Wozniak by Michael Jordan for Christmas is now up for sale at auction.The post Rolex Datejust Michael Jordan gifted his personal security guard up for auction, current bid under $3K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.
Time+Tide
Find Part 1 of the Rolex Datejust history right here. A Power Watch in 1989: The Reference 16233 A good example of the historical adaptability of the Datejust came with the reversal of world fortunes in the 1980s. There were the literal fortunes made by young traders on Wall Street but also the overall optimism … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Exploring 3 eras of the Rolex Datejust – Part 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
There’s a lot of discussion out there when it comes to the most recognisable watch design of all time. For many, that design is a Rolex (though personally I think the classic Swatch would give it a solid run for its money). The debate really starts to heat up when you ask the question of … ContinuedThe post The epitome of classic watch design – the Rolex Datejust appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
You come to me on the Datejust of my daughter's wedding?
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September watch news 2026: the Tudor North Flag returns, Rolex introduces the new Perpetual Padellone annual calendar with moonphase, and Panerai unveils smaller, more affordable Luminor watches. Plus, Gallet’s come...
Time+Tide
Going by Marianne in real life, @MissDateJust is a twenty-something-year-old from Sweden, who loves travel, meeting new people, and watches (like, a lot). Hi Marianne, what’s your daily watch and why? I think my handle says it all, Andy - my Rolex Datejust 178274. It’s my daily watch because it’s versatile, it works great at the … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @MissDateJust appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Here it comes - everything you need to know about the current Rolex market situation; the statistics and what it all means!
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Rolex just introduced the new Perpetual Padellone, a $66,000 platinum annual calendar with a moonphase — and we have very different opinions about it.
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The Tudor Big Block 79170 may be one of the most important vintage Tudor chronographs—and the forgotten watch that beat Rolex at its own game.
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When it comes to vintage watches, few brands have as much depth as Rolex. Over more than a century, the company has produced an enormous range of models, references, and variations that have become firmly established...
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Introducing the 2026 Rolex Perpetual Padellone
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The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone is one of the biggest and most technically ambitious Rolex releases in decades—but at nearly £50,000, it also has a serious problem.
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Rolex brings back an iconic watch from the late 1940s with the introduction of the new Perpetual Padellone. It brings together a classic annual calendar display and the revolutionary Dynapulse escapement, as first see...
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Is the early 1980s two-tone Rolex GMT-Master the perfect vintage watch? From its gorgeous gilt nipple dial to the perfectly matching tritium hands, this classic proves that two-tone watches are incredible and making a...
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To the average person, an 18-karat rose gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso might just look like an ordinary "grandpa watch," paling in comparison to a flashy stainless steel Rolex Daytona. But to those who know, this minut...
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Five watch experiences completely blew my mind! From Switzerland to Argentina, culminating in the ugly truth about why Hodinkee and Silicon Valley tech culture completely lied to us about two-tone Rolex watches. Are t...
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If you’re buying a Rolex or another luxury watch, preowned, there’s a good chance you’re overpaying—and it’s not your fault.
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They're out now! Join me and Kai was we talk about the latest releases from Rolex 🔥
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What can we expect tomorrow at Watches and Wonders 2026? Kai and I take a deep dive into all of Rolex’s announcements in this podcast. Enjoy!
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The Rolex teaser for 2026 is out - here's what you see and what it means!
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For many years, I have brought up the debate between Rolex watches vs other luxury watch alternatives such as Omega. Today, this watch collector discussion still lives on, though perhaps it is time to consider trying...
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Thinking about getting a Pepsi? Here's all you need to know about one of Rolex's biggest Icons in the upcoming year of 2026 - how it wears, the hard facts, what it's actually good for and most importantly : PRICES.
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