What We Know
For 1:1 quality Rolex replica watches, the Datejust is, quite simply, the purest expression of a modern watch. Introduced in 1945, it was the first waterproof, self-winding, chronometer with a date window at 3 o’clock. Save for the addition of the iconic cyclops magnifier lens a few years later in 1953, the Datejust has evolved slowly and incrementally, receiving discreet upgrades and improvements, while retaining its original Oyster case shape and classic layout. Along the way, it’s become the embodiment of what a luxury watch looks like.
In celebration of the Datejust’s enduring role as the archetypal timepiece in the Rolex catalog and to mark the 100th anniversary of the hermetic seal provided by the Oyster case, protecting it from the elements, Rolex is introducing a very special Datejust, featuring a green lacquer ombré dial.
The replica watches UK are sized at 41mm in diameter, in white Rolesor, featuring a brushed and polished steel mid-case and bracelet, with a white gold fluted bezel. It’s the first example of lacquer applied to an ombré dial in this color since Rolex reintroduced the dégradé dial effect for a few selected models beginning in 2019.
The technique creates a deep, resonant impact, with the dial color gradually shifting from light green in the center to an inky dark hue at the outer edges. Rolex technicians achieve the dramatic effect by applying green lacquer to the dial base, then spraying layers of black lacquer in concentric circles from the center.
Lacquer coatings have been part of watchmaking for more than a century, offering a more durable and practical alternative to traditional grand feu enamel or even painted dials. Lacquer also provides a depth of color that isn’t possible with other finishing techniques, allowing for gradient effects such as the ombré used here.
The multiple layers offer deeper, richer, and more vibrant hues. And they give prominence to dial text, with enhanced contrast, adding more pop to the script. It’s not just for aesthetics and a smooth color surface. Lacquer better protects the dial markings and color from UV damage, surface markings, and scratches than many other dial finishing techniques.
The same new green lacquer ombré dial also shows up on new Swiss Made Rolex Datejust fake watches sized at 36mm in steel and on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet with a smooth bezel or fluted bezel.
Such expressive dials played a prominent role in AAA fake Rolex watches produced in the 1960s and 1970s. It was an era where the Geneva-based company was experimenting with new dial materials, designs, and techniques to reflect the shifting sensibilities. Top Rolex replica watches produced the bright, enamel colored, and now coveted ‘Stella’ lacquer dial watches at this time. It also experimented with stone dials, including malachite, lapis, and onyx, while, in the same avant-garde spirit, it began manufacturing its first ombré dials. These offbeat dial choices all but disappeared during the quartz crisis era of the 1980s, which saw a return to more conservative black, white, silver, and champagne colors.
These days, we’re fortunate that the pendulum has swung again, with best Rolex copy watches leaning on lacquer to produce the dials for more of its vibrant dial models, including its recent series of brightly colored Oyster Perpetuals. Introduced in 2020 and offering a new palette of candy pink to turquoise, and, most recently, updated with matte-lacquer pastels from subtle beige to pistachio green last year, the rich colors of lacquer dials are again a significant pillar in the catalog.
It’s fitting to choose a Datejust to help celebrate the 100-year milestone of the Oyster case. It was the first watch fitted with a Jubilee bracelet – named for the occasion of the Rolex 40th anniversary on its introduction. The term ‘Jubilee’ is being used liberally across many of the new releases this year, marking the Oyster case centennial, from the panoply of colors exhibited on the patterned ‘Jubilee Dial’ of the Oyster Perpetual 36 to the first new gold alloy from cheap Rolex clone watches in more than two decades. Dubbed ‘Jubilee Gold’, it’s showcased exclusively on the new green natural stone-dial Day-Date 40.
It’s notable then that the new green lacquer ombré Datejust is fitted with an Oyster bracelet here. With polished center links and brushed exterior links, the steel 3-link bracelet highlights the majesty of the ombré dial interpretation of Rolex green. The traditional fluted bezel in white gold surrounds the gradient green cadran, giving it a deeply textured, gallery-worthy frame.
Indeed, beyond the heavy ombré, the 1:1 replica Rolex watches are classic Datejust. The indexes are 18k white gold, as are the baton hands. Both feature white colored Chromalight lume, producing a blue glow. The Oystersteel crown is the traditional twinlock, screw-down, ensuring waterproofness.
Powered by the Caliber 3235, Rolex’s in-house produced time and date movement first introduced in 2015, this new Datejust 41 is COSC-certified while also achieving the newly enhanced standards of Rolex’s own Superlative Chronometer testing. China fake Rolex watches have just this year added three new testing criteria to the already rigorous Superlative Chronometer standard, including resistance to magnetism, reliability, and sustainability.
What We Think
These are best selling replica Rolex Datejust watches in their most muscular form. The dial is profound, commanding close inspection. The green lacquer ombré effect forces consideration of the artistic vision of both the Rolex designers, who conceived the novel expression of the company’s flagship color, and the technicians who harness the manufacturer’s industrial strength to produce it at scale.
At 41mm, the largest available for a Datejust, it likely won’t work for every wrist. But the heft imbues a wider field of view to take in the dramatic transition of color. And for the rest of us, the new ombré dial also comes on the 36mm version of the Datejust too. Everyone has reason to celebrate.
Pricing is also potentially worthy of celebration. Priced at $11,650, there’s no premium being charged for the special lacquer ombré dial in 41mm. The Swiss Rolex fake watches are listed at the same price as other models in the same configuration, with colored metallic dials produced by physical vapor deposition (PVD) for a sunray finish.
Reliable, proven, and functional with subtle flourishes of under-the-radar luxury and craftsmanship, this Oyster anniversary model encapsulates and elevates the Datejust’s timeless design appeal. We might even say that’s worthy of a justified celebration.
The Basics
Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust 41
Reference Number: 126334 (case) 72610 Oyster (bracelet)
Diameter: 41mm
Thickness: 11.6mm
Case Material: Rolesor (Oystersteel case and white gold fluted bezel)
Dial Color: Green lacquer ombré
Indexes: Applied 18k white gold
Lume: Chromalight (blue glow) indexes, hour, and minutes hands
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Oyster 3-link bracelet in Oystersteel with polished center links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges
The Movement
Caliber: Caliber 3235 Rolex Manufacture
Functions: Center hour, minute, and seconds hands, instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with quickset, stop-seconds
Diameter: 28.5mm
Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Winding: Self-winding
Frequency: 28,800 vph or 4Hz
Jewels: 31
Chronometer Certified: Yes, COSC and Rolex Superlative Chronometer +2/- 2 seconds per day
Pricing & Availability
Price: $11,650
