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Rolex Datejust

Ask a hundred people to picture a Rolex and most will describe a Datejust without knowing its name. The fluted bezel, the Jubilee bracelet, the little magnifying window over the date: this is the design that made Rolex a household word. It arrived in 1945 as the first self-winding waterproof watch to display the date, and it has never once left production, which means eight decades of presidents, actors, and quiet legends have all reached for the same watch. That long history is exactly why the Datejust rewards a careful buyer. Sizes run from 28mm and 31mm through the original 36mm to the modern 41mm, in steel, two-tone, and solid gold, with dials from silver sticks to the celebrated Wimbledon. Vintage five-digit references remain one of the smartest entry points into Rolex ownership, while a current fluted bezel model on Jubilee is the definitive version of the look. Every example here is authenticated in-house at our Oak Park showroom, and if you have a Datejust to sell or trade, start a quote on our Sell My Watch page for a fast, competitive offer.

Rolex Datejust for Sale: Every Size, Every Generation

The Rolex Datejust is the definitive luxury watch: the first self-winding waterproof chronometer to display the date through a window, introduced in 1945 and in continuous production ever since. No Rolex model has more reference numbers, more dial and bezel combinations, or broader appeal.

Our inventory spans eight decades of Datejust references. Vintage four-digit: the original 4467, 6305, 6605, and the long-running 1600, 1601, and 1603 (1950s–1977). Five-digit: 16000, 16013, 16014, and 16030 (1977–1988), then the sapphire-crystal 16200, 16220, 16233, 16234, and 16263 (1988–2004). Six-digit 36mm: 116200, 116233, 116234 (2004–2018) and the current 126200, 126231, 126233, and 126234. Datejust II: 116300, 116333, 116334 (2009–2016). And the modern family by size: Datejust 41 (126300, 126331, 126333, 126334), Datejust 36, and Datejust 31 (278240, 278271, 278273, 278274). Don't miss the Wimbledon dial and fluted bezel collections.

Ships fully insured nationwide from our Oak Park, Michigan showroom via FedEx Hold for Pickup at your nearest FedEx location. Questions on a specific Datejust? Call or text 248-422-0909 or reach us through our contact page.

Rolex Datejust FAQ

How much does a Rolex Datejust cost?

Vintage five-digit steel models start around $4,500–$6,500, making them a favorite first Rolex. Six-digit 36mm models run $6,500–$10,000, current 126234/126334 fluted-bezel configurations $9,000–$13,000, and two-tone or factory-diamond-dial references range $10,000–$16,000+.

What do the Datejust reference numbers mean?

The generation shows in the prefix: four-digit (acrylic crystal, calibre 15xx), five-digit 160xx/162xx (quickset date, sapphire from 1988), six-digit 1162xx (solid-link bracelets, calibre 3135), and current 1262xx (calibre 3235, 70-hour reserve). The final digits indicate metal and bezel. For example, x0 is smooth steel, x3 is two-tone, and x4 is a white gold fluted bezel.

Which Datejust size should I choose?

The 36mm is the original and most collected; the 41mm wears with modern presence; the 31mm is the mid-size sweet spot. All three share the same design language, so it comes down to wrist size and preference. Visit our showroom to try them side by side.

Is it safe to buy a used Rolex Datejust online from My Watch LLC?

Yes. Every watch we sell goes through a rigorous multi-point inspection before it ever leaves our showroom: authentication by our in-house experts, timekeeping accuracy testing, and pressure testing to verify water resistance. My Watch LLC is a Chrono24 Certified dealer, an eBay Top Rated Seller, and a trusted seller on Reddit's Rolex community, with over 800 five-star Google reviews and nearly 300 Trustpilot reviews. We're not just an online storefront. We operate a physical showroom in Oak Park, Michigan, and we're happy to hop on FaceTime or a video call to show you any timepiece in hand before you buy. Every order ships fully insured via FedEx Hold for Pickup at your nearest FedEx location, so your watch is never left on a doorstep. Questions? Call or text 248-422-0909.

Do you buy and trade Datejusts?

Absolutely. The Datejust is one of the most active models in our buy/sell/trade pipeline across every generation. Start a quote on our Sell My Watch page, call or text 248-422-0909, or visit our Oak Park, Michigan showroom by appointment.

Complete Datejust Reference Index

Vintage Datejust (1945–1977)

4467, 6305, 6604, 6605, 1600, 1601, 1603, 1625 (Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird")

Datejust 36 Five-Digit, Calibre 3035 (1977–1988)

16000, 16013, 16014, 16018, 16030

Datejust 36 Five-Digit Sapphire, Calibre 3135 (1988–2004)

16200, 16203, 16220, 16233, 16234, 16238

Datejust 36 Six-Digit (2004–2018)

116200, 116201, 116203, 116208, 116231, 116233, 116234, 116243, 116244, plus Turn-O-Graph 116263 and 116264

Datejust 36 Current, Calibre 3235 (2018–present)

126200, 126201, 126203, 126231, 126233, 126234, and diamond-bezel 126281RBR, 126283RBR, 126284RBR

Datejust II 41mm (2009–2016)

116300, 116333, 116334

Datejust 41 (2016–present)

126300, 126301, 126303, 126331, 126333, 126334

Datejust 31 Mid-Size Generations

68240, 68273, 68274 (1980s–1990s); 78240, 78273, 78274 (late 1990s–2000s); 178240, 178271, 178273, 178274, 178383, 178384 (2000s–2018); current 278240, 278271, 278273, 278274

Don't see your reference listed or in stock? Call or text 248-422-0909 or use our contact page and we can source nearly any Datejust through our dealer network.