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2020 Rolex Datejust 41 silver Jubilee 126333 with box & papers. $19,775.00 CAD. 505-00327

The Datejust has evolved over the past 8 plus decades with dial variations, new bezels, movement/bracelet improvements as well as new material options. What hasn’t changed is the overall feel and look, always remaining distinctly Datejust. When introduced in 1945 it was a game-changer, commemorating the esteemed Swiss brand’s 40th anniversary. Not only was the Datejust the first self-winding wrist chronometer with a date display, first watch with an instantaneous change calendar, it was also the first Rolex to feature the legendary cyclops date magnifier on the crystal. It’s Rolex’s most versatile model and for decades had an almost unchanging Dorian Gray effect; a watch that could be purchased and worn for decades without looking dated or out of fashion. Over the past decade or so the trend shifted towards larger watches (until 2009 the largest Datejust was 36mm). Consumers demanded more sophistication and greater attention to detail with technological and mechanical advancements. Slow to change Rolex realized they had to come up with something bigger, appealing to a new generation of luxury watch clients. Pictured beside a 36mm Datejust the Datejust 41 is noticeably larger. Rolex has always maintained extremely strict tolerance and standards for anything leaving their factory. They even refine their own gold to assure colour consistency and control alloy specifications. They knew they could produce a 41mm timepiece that would be revered for years to come. Rolex’s first foray into a larger 41mm diameter Datejust was with the Datejust II and it received somewhat mixed reviews. As expected, people loved the size, but they also found the proportions to be a bit off and complained it was a bit bulky and awkward looking. There are numerous online watch forums you can join where collectors gather and dissect every subtle nuance found in a wristwatch. No scuff, blemish, or discoloration was acceptable coming from the factory and many of the concerns over the case profile and lug shape of the DJII were voiced. Slowly a “perfect Datejust checklist” was formed with changes that could be implemented to make a 41mm Datejust perfect. In 2016, to many collector’s delights, Rolex released a second version of the 41mm Datejust, the Datejust 41. Almost immediately and uniformly believed to be the best Datejust ever. It featured a slimmer profile with thinner lugs blending beautifully allowing it to show proudly on the wrist and yet slip comfortably under a shirt cuff. What lurks within the 904L stainless steel case is also new and exciting; the 3235 movement. Collectors appreciate the older workhorse 3135 movements that were used for 20 plus years in the Datejust and even Submariner models, but as a consumer, the new generation Rolex 32XX movements as a quantum step forward. It is not an evolution of the 3135, as over 90% of the parts are new. Without getting too in too deep, the 3235 features a completely new type of escapement (the heart of a movement), a modified barrel design allowing for a longer mainspring, extended power reserve, new winding module to increase efficiency and tighter accuracy tolerances. In keeping with the Rolex philosophy of “in-house” manufacture, they have improved gear train efficiency by developing their own proprietary lubricants. Even though the movement is rarely seen and only by qualified watchmakers, they have even refined the aesthetic finishes on the movement itself. All these improvements ultimately provide the wearer with an extremely accurate, dependable, reliable timepiece with a very long 70-hour power reserve. Our Datejust 41 is the upgraded two-tone yellow Rolesor model featuring the quintessential Rolex yellow gold fluted bezel and supremely versatile silver sunburst dial. The more comfortable and dressier Jubilee bracelet features a clever “easylink” with a locking buckle. The easy link provides a convenient small extension when you need a touch more room in the bracelet. The buckle has been, believe it or not, factory tested and designed to “snap” closed not only to be secure but to also sound secure. You should always check the sag and stretch on any Rolex bracelet, especially a Jubilee bracelet. Ours shows virtually no sag and no stretch of any kind. With decades of use without the occasional cleaning the links wear on each other and the bracelet droops when help out horizontally. This watch is in very good all original condition. It shows scuffs and scratches associated with a few years use. We opted to leave it in original condition the surface blemishes can easily be removed in only a day or so if you’d like the finer details of polish returned to how it left the factory in Geneve. We always leave it up the next owner to decide whether to refinish and polish or leave it alone. It can always be refinished but it’s only original once. It comes with the October 28, 2020 dated warranty card. Rarely do we have the chance to showcase a Rolex that comes with the original invoice. This is a Canadian delivery model that was purchased in Ontario at an authorized Rolex agent. At night the ample application of luminous material on the hands and hour markers make time interpretation a snap. This is a full set offered with inner/outer box, papers, warranty card, the often-forgotten Rolex hang tags, even a Rolex shopping bag is included. This is a current model as shown on the Rolex website with a price of $22,450.00 CAD. Here is your chance to pick up one of the most popular Rolex models with a good discount compared to new as seen on the Rolex website. We are happy to provide the new owner with our one year warranty. This classic Datejust is estate priced at $19,775.00 CAD. Stock #505-00327.

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