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2022 Rolex Datejust 36 126234 18kt. fluted bezel $11,888.00 CAD. 505-00302

It may look like a familiar watch but it’s actually pretty new. Well, perhaps it is not completely new but rather an evolution of the most popular watch in the world. Much like the width of a gentleman’s tie or the length of a lady’s skirt, watch dimensions ebb and flow. This generation of the classic 36mm Datejust debuted in 2018 with narrower lugs and slight tweaks to the case, dial, and bezel. It follows the traditional balanced look of the original 1945 Datejust. A more significant change can be found inside the 100m watertight Oyster case. The old calibre 3135 has been replaced with the all-new calibre 3235. A new movement isn’t something that happens very often for Rolex, the 3135 saw duty in many Rolex watches from 1988 until 2019. The new movement isn’t an evolution of the 3135 as over 90% of the parts are redesigned or different. The 3235 features a completely new type of escapement (the heart of a movement), a modified barrel design that allows for a longer mainspring for an extended power reserve, a 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 mechanism. All these improvements ultimately provide the wearer with an extremely accurate, dependable, robust timepiece with an extra long 70-hour power reserve. They have even tightened up the accuracy tolerances to a claimed plus or minus 2 seconds per day. This Datejust was been carefully worn by its previous owner in rotation with a few other watches in their collection. It displays minor scuffs and scratches mostly confined to the highly polished centre links and the buckle. These minor blemishes can easy be removed by one of our goldsmiths in just a few hours if you wish. This Datejust features the upgraded 18 karat white gold fluted bezel. The Sunburst navy blue dial is equipped with highly luminous hands and hour markers. The radial finish dial with the Oyster bracelet offers a slightly sportier look compared to the Jubilee style bracelet. Hidden under the embossed buckle is a clever extension that allows a 5mm length adjustment without the need for any tools, on days when a bit of extra room is more comfortable. At 36mm this watch is perfect for the lady who likes something a little larger but not a cartoon on her wrist, or the gentleman who doesn’t like the bulk of a 40mm Professional model. The watch comes with everything as delivered from the original authorized Rolex agent. Full documents, booklets, endorsed warranty card, inner/outer boxes, hangtags, foam box liner, white cardboard protective box sleeve, and even a Rolex shopping bag. The next owner will benefit from the 5-year international Rolex warranty until the fall of 2027. While not as difficult to find as a Daytona or Submariner, stainless steel, fluted bezel, blue dial Datejust is not a watch often seen in the showcase of your local Rolex agent. This very good condition estate Rolex is estate priced at $11,888.00 CAD. Stock #505-00302.

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