The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 with Multicoloured Jubilee Dial

You don’t have to be a watchmaking fan to know that the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is one of the few watches that defines the brand and modern horology at large. As the direct descendant of the 1926 Oyster, one of the very first waterproof wristwatches, this time-only, robust, precise, and endlessly wearable watch is what Rolex is all about. Naturally, over the years, the concept was continuously refined through materials, movements and, increasingly, dial colours: think last year’s pistachio and beige models. This year’s 100th anniversary celebrations are about colours. A lot of colours…

In 2026, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual keeps all the specs but spotlights creativity. The new Oyster Perpetual 36 (ref. 126000) introduces a bold multicoloured dial inspired by the historic Jubilee motif, bringing a fresh appearance and an unexpectedly playful spirit, much like the 2023 Celebration reference, to one of the brand’s usually restrained models. It certainly won’t be a watch for the masses, due to its bold, graphic and colourful appearance, but it brings something creative to a brand defined for years by its conservatism.

The 36mm Oystersteel case remains unchanged in proportions, with presence and comfort, enhanced by the integrated feel of the Oyster bracelet. Crafted from Rolex’s proprietary 904L alloy, the case that combines (mostly) satin-finished surfaces with polished accents offers excellent corrosion resistance. The construction is classic: a polished domed bezel, a screw-down Twinlock crown, and a solid caseback, with 100m water-resistance.

The lacquered dial is the talk of the town, obviously. Revisiting the Jubilee motif introduced in the late 1970s (which is reminiscent of the work of Italian artist Alighiero Boetti), Rolex transforms it into a graphic chaos where the letters of its own name are repeated across the surface. In contrast to past single-coloured Jubilee dials, the palette now comprises 10 distinct colours, each printed individually for a very vibrant look. Legibility is relatively well preserved, with the 18k white gold applied markers and hands filled with Chromalight, the brand’s proprietary lume.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 is powered by the in-house calibre 3230, a modern automatic movement featuring the Chronergy escapement for improved efficiency and magnetic resistance, paired with the blue Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers. The 70-hour power reserve ensures practical autonomy. As expected, the movement answers to Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer standard, with its precision rated at -2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

The watch is worn on the classic, comfortable Oyster bracelet, with a three-link design and satin-finished surfaces. Fitted with an Oysterclasp and Easylink extension system, it allows quick micro-adjustment for daily wear.

Priced at EUR 6,500, which is identical to all other colours in the collection, despite this 10-colour Jubilee dial being more complex to produce, the Oyster Perpetual 36 remains one of the most accessible (in terms of price, probably not in availability) Rolex offerings, which only makes it more desirable, don’t you think? And keep in mind that if you want something more classic, Rolex still offers the OP 36 reference 126000 in no fewer than 9 other colours (silver, pistachio, dark green, medium blue, black, beige, candy pink, turquoise and lavender).

Alongside this central 36mm version, the multicoloured Jubilee dial is also available in 31mm (ref. 277200, priced at EUR 6,100) and 41mm (ref. 134300, priced at EUR 6,850). For more details, please visit rolex.com.