Rolex · Family: Datejust
The Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234 is the two-tone Rolesor version in Oystersteel and 18k white gold of the classic Datejust, featuring a fluted white gold bezel, a Jubilee bracelet, and the Superlative Chronometer-certified caliber 3235. As of 25/07/2026, Cazador does not yet have enough market data (n<5) to publish a reliable price range. Differential fact: the caliber 3235 delivers up to 70 hours of power reserve, a major jump over the 3135 caliber it replaced.
Estimated range: €7,977 – €8,231
Based on 7 real observations (2020-08-10 – 2026-03-15), converted to EUR using the ECB historical rate for each date. Small sample — the range will narrow as more data arrives.
Official catalog price by year, captured in archive.org snapshots and matched to the exact reference in the brand's own data. Every row links to its snapshot so you can verify it.
| Year | List price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,800 GBP | Watches of Switzerland (AD Rolex) · view snapshot |
| 2021 | 6,800 GBP | Watches of Switzerland (AD Rolex) · view snapshot |
| 2022 | 6,850 GBP | Mappin & Webb (AD Rolex) · view snapshot |
| 2023 | 8,700 USD | Rolex · view snapshot |
| 2024 | 8,700 USD | Rolex · view snapshot |
| 2025 | 9,350 USD | Rolex · view snapshot |
| 2026 | 10,100 USD | Rolex · view snapshot |
The Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234 embodies the essence of the watch that gave its name to the instantaneous automatic calendar: the date changes in a single, crisp jump at exact midnight, with no slow crawl.
This particular reference is defined by its Rolesor combination: a 36 mm Oystersteel case paired with a fluted bezel in 18-karat white gold, a contrast Rolex has reserved for the Datejust and Day-Date lines for decades. The five-link Jubilee bracelet accompanies it in the same spirit — more articulated and supple than the Oyster, built to dress up as easily as it handles daily wear.
Underneath the caseback beats caliber 3235, the movement generation Rolex used to fully renew its standard-size Datejust/Day-Date family [UNVERIFIED: the exact launch year of this specific reference is not confirmed in this listing's source input]. Compared with the caliber 3135 it replaces, the 3235 brings the Chronergy escapement for greater resistance to magnetism, a redesigned barrel arrangement, and a power reserve that jumps from 48 to roughly 70 hours. The Superlative Chronometer certification adds another layer: beyond passing COSC as a Swiss chronometer, Rolex re-regulates the fully cased watch to a stricter -2/+2 seconds per day tolerance.
The sapphire crystal with its Cyclops lens over the date and the 100-meter water resistance round out a technical spec sheet built for genuine daily use, unusually rugged for a watch that also wears gold on its bezel.
We don't yet have enough verified market observations (n<5) to publish a reliable range as of 25/07/2026. Once auction, dealer, or user-listing data accumulates, this figure will appear here with an update date.
Rolesor is Rolex's term for its steel-and-gold combinations. On this reference, the case is Oystersteel and the fluted bezel is 18k white gold — a contrast Rolex reserves for the Datejust and Day-Date lines.
Caliber 3235 offers roughly 70 hours of power reserve, up from 48 hours on the previous caliber 3135. In practice, you can leave it off your wrist all weekend and it will still be running on Monday.
At 100 meters (10 atm) of water resistance, the Datejust 126234 comfortably handles swimming and casual water activities, though it isn't built for technical diving the way a Submariner is.
The Jubilee has five smaller, more articulated links, giving it a more supple and dressier feel than the sturdier three-link Oyster. The 126234 comes fitted with a Jubilee bracelet from the factory.
It's a Rolex-specific standard above COSC: after passing the Swiss chronometer test, Rolex re-regulates the fully cased watch, requiring -2/+2 seconds per day.
36 mm is the Datejust's historic diameter, suited to medium wrists (roughly 15-18 cm), and it wears well on both men and women thanks to its balanced case-to-bracelet proportions.