Rolex Datejust White Rolesor — Silver Floral Arabic Diamond Dial | Ref. 116244

Among the more visually distinctive Datejust 36 configurations is this White Rolesor example carrying a silver dial with a floral motif and Arabic numeral hour markers, combined with a 52-diamond bezel. The floral dial is one of the speciality variants Rolex has produced for the Datejust over the decades — typically featuring hand-engraved or printed floral patterns beneath the lacquer that animate the dial surface with texture and movement. Arabic numerals introduce a different rhythm to the dial than applied index markers, lending the watch a less corporate, more personal character that suits its ornate bezel well.

Reference 116244 is powered by the Calibre 3135, the core movement for the Datejust 36. With its perpetual rotor, Parachrom hairspring, and Superlative Chronometer certification, it delivers the reliability and precision Rolex is known for in a self-winding architecture that has been continuously refined since the 1980s. The White Rolesor case — Oystersteel with 18ct white gold crown, bezel, and often the centre links of the bracelet — creates a lighter tonal palette than Yellow Rolesor, with the diamond bezel adding brilliance without the warmth of yellow metal. At 36 mm, the case size is classically proportioned and suits a wide range of wrists.

Floral dial variants of the Datejust 36 have a dedicated collector following, particularly among buyers who value the artisanal aspects of dial production that go beyond simple colour application. Combined with the diamond bezel and Arabic numerals, this configuration is both decorative and uncommon — the intersection of multiple non-standard elements creates a watch that stands apart within even the broad Datejust universe. Preowned examples with intact floral dial surfaces and original bracelet configurations are appropriately valued for their speciality nature.