Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Rolesor — Champagne Diamond Dial, Fluted Bezel | Ref. 126233

Reference 126233 configures the Datejust 36 in Yellow Rolesor — Rolex's combination of Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold — with a fluted bezel and a champagne dial set with diamond hour markers. The Datejust 36 is arguably the most recognisable watch Rolex produces, and the Yellow Rolesor variant has been an enduring fixture in the collection since Rolex first introduced two-tone references. The champagne diamond dial is among the most requested dial configurations in this reference family, delivering a warm, luminous surface that works equally well under artificial and natural light.

Calibrated with Calibre 3235, Rolex's flagship Oyster movement introduced in 2015, reference 126233 delivers a 70-hour power reserve, a Chronergy escapement, and a Parachrom hairspring — all housed in the 36 mm Oyster case with a screw-down Twinlock crown and case back offering water resistance to 100 metres. The yellow gold fluted bezel is both decorative and structurally precise, machined to tolerances that ensure the case remains hermetically sealed. The bracelet in this reference is the Jubilee, Rolex's five-link design developed exclusively for the Datejust, in Yellow Rolesor configuration.

In the secondary market, Yellow Rolesor Datejust 36 references consistently maintain strong liquidity. The 126xxx generation with Calibre 3235 is now the established current standard, and references with champagne diamond dials attract both first-time Rolex buyers and seasoned collectors returning to a trusted configuration. Reference 126233 is an approachable entry into the precious metal Rolex world, offering genuine yellow gold in the bezel, crown, and bracelet links without the cost of a full gold case.