Rolex Datejust 36 White Rolesor — Blue Jubilee Diamond Dial, 52-Diamond Bezel | Ref. 116244

Reference 116244 represents the Datejust 36 in White Rolesor with one of the most diamond-intensive dial configurations available in the 36mm series: a blue Jubilee diamond dial paired with a 52-stone diamond bezel. The combination creates a piece that bridges the gap between instrument watch and jewellery, with the blue dial providing vibrant chromatic depth while the surrounding diamond bezel and dial-set stones deliver jewellery-grade brilliance.

The term 'Jubilee diamond' dial refers to a Rolex factory configuration where diamond hour markers replace the standard applied indices — stones that are set, graded, and certified by Rolex's in-house gem lab. The 52-stone bezel surrounding the case carries individually assessed round brilliant diamonds in a shared prong setting that maximises stone visibility. Calibre 3135, the long-serving movement that powered the Datejust 36 through the 116xxx generation, provides self-winding automatic function with a 48-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer accuracy certification.

As a 116xxx reference, the 116244 belongs to the pre-2016 Datejust 36 generation and is now discontinued, having been superseded by the 126xxx series. This generational shift lends the 116244 a degree of collector completeness appeal — it represents the mature form of the previous Datejust 36 design language. Blue diamond-set dials in this reference remain consistently desirable in the secondary market, particularly for buyers who appreciate maximum precious stone presence in the classic 36mm dress watch format.