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Bold colours and Jubilee motif meet timeless Oyster Perpetual design in a playful reinterpretation of Rolex's most essential watch.
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.
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Will be interesting to see how the market adopts this dial. For me it is the least attractive Oyster Perpetual dial and I find its legibility lacking, unlike the balloon dial. But probably it will be kept rare enough …
I love it, I want it, partly because it is divisive but I love colours and the juxtaposition of a luxury watch being so crazy.
I really like this, almost as much as the balloon celebration face design. Would I want it as my first any only Rolex? Likely no…but I’d love to have it along with my 5513, 16710 and Milgauss GV.
What a stupid-looking watch. I own 3 Rolex models and would never buy this crayon-looking watch
People will buy it only because it’s Rolex. Not for me.
Ugliest dial configuration in the rolex empire. Illegible to boot. Obviously, not made for the purpose of seeing what time it is. Second ugliest was the 2023 celebration dial.
Playful does not justify illegible and flat out disorienting. By FAR the worst Rolex dial…and among major brands, I daresay in the top 10 ugliest dials of all time. And it’d be one thing to have, say, a checkerboard pattern…but adding the ROLEX letters inside increases the disruption by making a color mishmash, but it’s trying to give themselves a pat on their own back.
I like it in the sense I appreciate it. I would not buy it as a driver. I would wear it as a loan though. Just not my cup of tea for a regular rotation. That said, it certainly has investment potential. I suspect production will be limited and sales will be self limited. Especially on the 41. Legibility? That’s not why you wear one. In fact, I would venture for many folks rolling any Rolex, that telling the time is not a primary concern.
Oh, and, “Rolex Oyster Perpetual is one of the few watches that defines the brand and modern horology at large.” Modern horology at large? Really? I think it is a very quality time piece with a nice backstory and very important to Rolex. However, without it, modern horology would still be just fine – thank you.
I was talking about this watch with my co host on our podcast – Wristwatchweekly.com, I am not a fan of this style of dial, I know it’s a celebration dial, but for me it just makes the watch look cheap, I’d go as far as to say it’s ugly.
It’s a Rolex, it’s unique, so on those two points alone it will sell like hot cakes, expect the first owners to flip the watch and make a tidy profit.
For me, the design does nothing at all to inspire me, in fact a bit like the other special dials its a complete turn off and my cash will staying firmly in my pocket.
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