Rolex 126300

Datejust 41 · 41 mm · Oystersteel (stainless steel)

The Rolex 126300 is the Datejust 41 in Oystersteel (stainless steel), a 41 mm watch introduced around 2017 and still in the catalogue. It runs on calibre 3235 with about 70 hours of power reserve.

126300 specifications

CollectionDatejust
ModelDatejust 41
Case diameter41 mm
Case metalOystersteel (stainless steel)
BezelSmooth (domed) bezel
MovementCalibre 3235 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 70 hours
Production2017 – present
Date displayYes

What "126300" means

  • 12630x: the Datejust 41 generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 0: Oystersteel (stainless steel).

What to check on a 126300 before you buy

  • The reference 126300 engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock matches the warranty card exactly.
  • The case measures 41 mm and the metal is Oystersteel (stainless steel) — weight and colour should match.
  • The bezel is: Smooth (domed) bezel.
  • If the case is opened by a watchmaker, the movement is calibre 3235.
  • The serial is eight random characters (watches made from about 2010), engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock.
  • The date jumps cleanly at midnight and sits centred under a 2.5× cyclops lens.
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Check that this 126300 isn't stolen

A genuine 126300 can still be a stolen one. Search its serial number against stolen-watch reports before money changes hands, and keep the dated result with your purchase records.

Other Datejust references

126200Datejust 36 · Oystersteel (stainless steel) · 2018–present126234Datejust 36 · White Rolesor (steel and white gold) · 2018–present126334Datejust 41 · White Rolesor (steel and white gold) · 2017–present126333Datejust 41 · Yellow Rolesor (steel and yellow gold) · 2016–present126331Datejust 41 · Everose Rolesor (steel and Everose gold) · 2016–present116234Datejust 36 · White Rolesor (steel and white gold) · 2004–2018

Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 126300 made?

The 126300 was introduced around 2017 and is still in production. Because watches from 2010 onward have random serials, the warranty card date is the practical guide to an individual watch's age.

What movement is in the Rolex 126300?

Calibre 3235, a Rolex automatic movement with about 70 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 126300 is stolen?

Ask the seller for the serial number (between the lugs at 6 o'clock or on the rehaut) and search it in our stolen-watch check before you pay. A clean result documents your due diligence; a match means walk away and report it.

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