Rolex Datejust White Rolesor — Blue Diamond Dial, 52-Diamond Bezel | Ref. 116244

Few Datejust 36 references communicate opulence as directly as the 116244 with its 52-diamond bezel, blue diamond-set dial, and White Rolesor construction. This configuration layers precious stone ornamentation across virtually every surface, transforming the Datejust's classic architecture into a jewellery timepiece that still carries all the robustness of the Oyster case.

Powering the 116244 is Calibre 3135, the movement that defined the modern Datejust before the introduction of the 3235. It offers a 48-hour power reserve, Parachrom hairspring, and Rolex's proven perpetual rotor. The White Rolesor case — Oystersteel paired with 18 ct white gold for the bezel, crown, and bracelet centre links — frames a blue dial fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds in place of conventional hour indices, while the bezel itself is set with 52 individually matched stones.

This reference targets the buyer at the intersection of horology and haute joaillerie. On the secondary market, diamond-set Datejust models hold a dedicated audience, particularly in configurations where dial and bezel stones are factory-set and documented. Provenance and Rolex service records are especially consequential for this reference, as the diamond work requires specialist assessment to verify condition and originality.