Introducing: The Rolex Datejust 36, With Two Wavy New Dials

Quick Take Rolex just dropped a new collection of Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36s at the Watches & Wonders 2021 show. The Datejust has long been a canvas for interesting dials, and now, we have two new ones to choose from: a festive palm motif and a luxe fluted version that pays homage to the Rolex's famously fluted bezels. The tropical palm motif can be found on three of the new models. There's an Oystersteel version that comes on an Oyster bracelet and features the palm motif in olive green, there's a Rolesor (two-tone) version on an Oyster bracelet that features the golden palm motif dial, and there's a silver dial on the third version, an Everose Rolesor model with a Jubilee bracelet. On the fluted dial side of things, there's a yellow gold and steel version with a golden fluted dial, and there's a white gold and steel and white-gold version with a blue fluted dial. All the new Datejusts are outfitted with the caliber 3235, which comes with the Chronergy escapement and a power reserve of 70 hours. Initial Thoughts The Datejust 36 is what a lot of people who aren't necessarily enthusiasts or into sport watches tend to think of when they think of Rolex. It's also been a traditional canvas for new dial designs and colorful dial treatments, so it's no big surprise to see a couple of new dial treatments in the DJ 36. With the new tropical Palm motif, Rolex has offered another fun design that shows quite a bit of range across the three variations available at launch. I really like the olive dial paired with the Oystersteel DJ. Its plain domed bezel and white metal configuration are the most toned-down of the new releases, and the olive-colored palm dial provides a really fun pop of color. On the fluted dial side of things, you get the two-tone with golden fluted dial and the all-white metal version paired with a blue dial. The latter brings a really cool look to the Datejust 36, and it's my favorite of all the new Datejusts. But if the Datejust 36 is what a lot of people think of when they think of Rolex, then I think the two-tone yellow gold and Oystersteel version of this model is the specific watch many have in their minds. Paired with this new dial, it feels classic, like something you might have seen already. Just look at that one right above. The Basics Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 Reference Number: Palm olive dial Oystersteel 126200; Palm dial Rolesor silver dial, 126231; Fluted blue dial with white gold and steel, 126234; Palm dial Oystersteel and yellow gold, 126233; Fluted golden dial with Oystersteel and yellow gold. Diameter: 36mm Dial Color: Various Indexes: Applied Lume: Yes Water Resistance: 100 meters Strap/Bracelet: Jubilee or Oyster The Movement Caliber: Rolex 3235 Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date Diameter: 28.5mm Power Reserve: 70 hours Winding: Automatic Frequency: 28,800 vph Jewels: 31 Chronometer Certified: Yes Pricing & Availability Price: From $7,050 to $12,000 For more, visit Rolex.Classicists will be into the fluted dial. But heading into summer, you can't beat the palm frond.