Rolex Datejust 41
10 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Rolex Datejust 41 (Ref. 126301) is $19,079. Last sold at auction: $12,448 (Sotheby's, 10/2023).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $19,079. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Rolex Ref. 126301 — Variants and collector names
Known as: DJ41 Everose Rolesor, Datejust 41 Smooth Everose, Everose Rolesor Smooth
Production phases and changes
- 2016: First introduction of Ref. 126301 at Baselworld 2016 with Cal. 3235
- 2021: Introduction of Sundust dial variants (diamond index, Oyster + Jubilee)
- 2022: MOP diamond dial (0013) and further dial additions (0009–0016)
Movement variants
- 3235 (2016–today) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- 126301-Smooth-18kEG-Fixed
Dial variants
- 126301-0001-Chocolate-Index-Oyster — OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST / ROLEX SWISS MADE, baton indices 18k Everose Gold
- 126301-0002-Chocolate-Index-Jubilee — OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST / ROLEX SWISS MADE, baton indices 18k Everose Gold
- 126301-0003-Chocolate-Diamond-Index-Oyster — OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST / ROLEX SWISS MADE, 10 diamond indices 18k Everose Gold setting
- 126301-0004-Chocolate-Diamond-Index-Jubilee — OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST / ROLEX SWISS MADE, 10 diamond indices 18k Everose Gold setting
- 126301-0007-Sundust-Diamond-Index-Oyster — OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST / ROLEX SWISS MADE, 10 diamond indices 18k Everose Gold setting
- 126301-0008-Sundust-Diamond-Index-Jubilee — OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST / ROLEX SWISS MADE, 10 diamond indices 18k Everose Gold setting
- 126301-0013-MOP-Diamond-Index-Oyster — OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST / ROLEX SWISS MADE, MOP dial, diamond indices 18k Everose Gold
Crystal variants
- Saphir-Cyclops
Bracelet variants
- Jubilee Five-Piece Link Ref. Jubilee-Everose-Rolesor-5Link
- Oyster Three-Piece Solid Links Ref. Oyster-Everose-Rolesor-3Link
Baselworld 2016 — Rolex unveils reference 126301, completely replacing the old Datejust II 116301. The new Cal. 3235 succeeds the previous generation's Cal. 3135 — a movement change, not a facelift. The first dials carry codes 0001 through 0004: chocolate brown with a stick index or diamond markers, each on either an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.
## The Smooth Bezel as a Defining Trait
A 41mm case, an 18-karat Everose gold bezel — but polished smooth rather than fluted. That single detail sets the 126301 apart from its sister reference, the 126331, and has quietly become its calling card on the secondary market. Collectors know the model by names like "DJ41 Everose Rolesor" or "Everose Rolesor Smooth" — terms you won't find in any Rolex catalog, but that turn up in every forum thread.
## Sundust and Mother-of-Pearl: The Dial Lineup Expands from 2021
Sundust arrives in 2021, a bronze-toned dial that pairs strikingly well with the bezel's Everose gold. It brings two sub-references with it — 0007 for Oyster, 0008 for Jubilee — both with diamond hour markers. A year later, in 2022, comes 0013: a mother-of-pearl dial set with diamonds, alongside a slate-grey Wimbledon variant and a Silver Fluted Motif. Rolex.com URLs now confirm sub-references running as high as 0016 — proof the 126301 has grown steadily over six-plus years, not arrived fully formed in one release.
Anyone submitting a 126301 for authentication should always weigh the dial code and caliber together. A Cal. 3135 inside a case with a smooth Everose bezel is a contradiction that stands out immediately.
Brand profile: Rolex
Rolex is the most counterfeited watch brand in the world. Super-clones (VSF, ARF, Clean — the latter inactive since the 07/2025 raid, with only old stock still circulating) reach 95%+ similarity. Authenticity can almost always only be identified through micro-details and caliber behavior.
- Case back: ALWAYS solid and closed — any display window means it's definitely fake (exception: vintage Ref. 6085 only)
- Minute hand length: genuine Rolex minute hands end EXACTLY at the minute chapter ring. 1 mm too long = fake. The strongest VSF tell.
- Seconds hand: smooth sweep without any hesitation — the slightest tick-tock motion means it's fake
- Cyclops lens (on Date models): must magnify exactly 2.5×, with the date filling almost the entire window
Serial number format: Since 2010, a random alphanumeric combination (e.g. 'G3M9K721'). 2000-2010: a letter plus 6-7 digits. Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock (from ~2005). Older models: between the lug shoulders at 6 o'clock on the case.
Further sources
Buying guide: Rolex Datejust 41
Market situation and price range
At $19,079 the Datejust 41 sits in a segment where first owners sell regularly — clean pieces with box and papers are not uncommon. The jump from "good" to "very good" usually costs 1,000 to 2,000 euros more at purchase. You get that premium back on resale if the condition is preserved.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 53.2 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Rolex Datejust 41 reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Datejust 41.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $12,448 | Sotheby's | 10/2023 |