Rolex Datejust Yellow Rolesor — White Roman Diamond Bezel Dial | Ref. 116243

Another expression of Reference 116243, this variant substitutes white Roman numeral hour markers for the diamond-set dial of its sibling configuration, arriving at a different kind of elegance — more legible, more classical, yet no less luxurious owing to the cut diamond bezel in 18 ct yellow gold. The warm Rolesor construction anchors this piece firmly within the dress-watch tradition while the diamond bezel introduces a brightness that rewards evening light.

Calibre 3135 drives this reference, as it does all 116xxx Datejust 36 models. Its architecture — featuring a Glucydur balance wheel, Parachrom hairspring, and a self-winding rotor with ball-bearing system — has proven itself over decades of production and remains a standard against which competing movements are measured. The white dial surface provides strong contrast for the applied Roman numerals, their gilt finish echoing the yellow gold of the bezel and the Jubilee bracelet's alternating links. The sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens over the date aperture ensures immediate date legibility under virtually any lighting condition.

This configuration finds favour among collectors who want the presence of a diamond bezel without sacrificing the clean readability that Roman numerals provide. It reads as a traditional Datejust in profile — familiar and reassuring — while the diamond bezel marks it as something beyond standard production. On the secondary market, complete examples with original bracelet and box-and-papers command a meaningful premium over stripped-dial variants.