Rolex presents a new version of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in a white Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel and white gold), singular for its elegant green lacquer ombré dial.
The watch flawlessly unites some of the brand’s most distinguishing features: fluted bezel, the colour green, robust steel and precious white gold.
The dial of the new version of the Datejust 41 is entirely coated with lacquer – a first for an ombré dial since the reintroduction of this design to the brand’s catalogue in 2019. Green lacquer is applied to the base plate, then, as with all ombré dials, the colour gradient is created by spraying black lacquer in concentric motions. The white inscriptions stand out particularly clearly, featuring Chromalight index hour markers. The date window appears clearer, accentuated through contrast with the ombré rim of the dial – an invitation to look afresh at this iconic watch and consider its defining role in the Oyster’s story.
The fluted bezel is crafted exclusively from precious metal. Before becoming a purely aesthetic signature feature of Rolex Classic watches, the fluting allowed watchmakers to screw the bezel onto the Oyster case, helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch.
A signature feature of the brand since the early 1930s, Rolesor combines gold and steel in a meeting of sophistication and strength. The concept is simple: certain elements of the case and bracelet are made of yellow, white or Everose gold, while others are made of Oystersteel. On white Rolesor models, the bezel alone is in white gold.
The Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in a white Rolesor version with a green lacquer ombré dial and fluted bezel is fitted on an Oyster bracelet. Developed in the late 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness. The bracelet is equipped with a folding Oysterclasp. It also includes the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by the brand, which allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm.
The Datejust 41 is equipped with calibre 3235, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. This self-winding mechanical movement, with date function, incorporates a blue Parachrom hairspring and the Chronergy escapement. It delivers outstanding performance, particularly in terms of precision, autonomy, convenience and reliability. Calibre 3235 offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency.
Like all Rolex watches, the Perpetual 1908 is covered by the Superlative Chronometer
certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the
brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own
laboratories according to its own criteria, following the official certification of the movements
by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). These in-house certification tests
apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance
on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding. The precision
of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2/+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation
tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by COSC
for official certification of the movement alone.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
