Rolex has introduced new Oyster Perpetual 41 and 36 models in yellow Rolesor to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Oyster case, first launched in 1926. The lineup also includes a steel Oyster Perpetual 36 featuring a colorful Jubilee-motif dial. These timepieces debuted at Watches and Wonders 2026.
In 1926, Rolex created the Oyster, the world's first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch with a hermetically sealed case. Five years later, the brand patented its Perpetual self-winding mechanism. Marking a century of this innovation, Rolex unveiled updated Oyster Perpetual models at Watches and Wonders 2026, blending classic design with anniversary details without reviving the original watch directly. All models feature the caliber 3230 self-winding movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification under Rolex's updated 2026 standards for precision, waterproofing, and efficiency. They carry 100 meters of water resistance, a screw-in case back, and a Twinlock crown, paired with an Oyster bracelet equipped with an Easylink 5mm extension system. The yellow Rolesor versions combine Oystersteel cases and bracelets with yellow gold bezels and crowns. The Oyster Perpetual 41 (reference 134303) measures 41 by 11.6 millimeters with 21-millimeter lug spacing and retails for €9,400, US$9,650, or CHF 8,600. Its sibling, the 36-millimeter model (reference 126003), has 20-millimeter lugs and prices at €8,250, US$8,450, or CHF 7,500. Both sport slate dials with '100 years' text at 6 o'clock instead of 'Swiss Made,' a green-printed Rolex name, green five-minute markers, and a subtle '100' relief on the crown. The steel Oyster Perpetual 36 (reference 126000-0016), priced at €6,550, US$6,750, or CHF 6,000, stands out with its multicolored dial displaying a repeating Jubilee motif of the Rolex name in various hues, achieved through multiple printing layers.