Is the Datejust 36 a good everyday watch?

Yes. It has 100 m water resistance, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a 70-hour automatic movement, so it handles daily wear well.

How does the Datejust 36 compare with the Datejust 41?

Same movement and features, but the 36 mm case is smaller and lighter. The 41 suits larger wrists and gives more wrist presence; the 36 is the more classic, understated choice.

What movement does it use?

Calibre 3235, Rolex's in-house self-winding movement with a 70-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification.

It is rated to 100 metres with a screw-down Twinlock crown, so it is fine for swimming but not for diving.

What comes in the box?

A Rolex presentation box and a Rolex guarantee card filled out and dated by the official jeweller.

Where is the Rolex Datejust 36mm cheapest?

At Betteridge, for $8,150.00, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Rolex Datejust 36mm?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Schiffman's Jewelers, Betteridge, Diamond Source NYC, Monicajewellers, Horando.

Rolex Datejust 36mm

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$8,150.00at BetteridgeChecked Nov 2

19% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Datejust 36 as a durable, accurate daily watch that holds its looks over years. Most praise the movement, the bracelet comfort and the timeless design; the main complaints are about scratches on the polished case and the difficulty of buying one at retail.

What people mention

AccuracyPraisedOwners report the watch keeps close to chronometer spec in daily wear.
SizePraisedThe 36 mm case is called comfortable and versatile for most wrists.
ScratchesCriticisedThe domed polished bezel and case sides show marks with regular wear.
AvailabilityCriticisedBuyers say finding one at an authorised retailer often means a wait.
BraceletPraisedThe Oyster and Jubilee bracelets are described as comfortable and well finished.
ServicingMixedOwners accept long service intervals but find the cost steep.

About the Rolex Datejust 36mm

The Rolex Datejust 36mm (ref. M126200-0030) has an Oyster case, 36 mm, in Oystersteel, with a domed bezel. The case and the Oyster bracelet are made of Oystersteel, from the 904L steel family. The bracelet has three-piece solid links.

The watch has a perpetual, mechanical, self-winding movement, calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex. The screw-down Twinlock winding crown has a double waterproofness system, and the watch is waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet.

A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial, with a Cyclops lens over the date. The Easylink comfort extension link lets the bracelet length increase by approximately 5 mm.

Reference

M126200-0030

Case size

36 mm

Case material

Oystersteel (904L steel family)

Bracelet

Oystersteel Oyster bracelet, three-piece solid links

Crystal

Scratch-resistant sapphire with Cyclops lens over the date

Movement

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex