The Three Types Of Women Who Will Like The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 In Everose Rolesor Set With Diamonds
February 15, 2020
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Imagine wearing a piece of horological history on your wrist. After all, the original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust was introduced in 1945 to mark its 40th anniversary. Then, it was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o’clock on the dial. After some seven decades, the Datejust remains aesthetically similar, transcending styles and trends and remaining highly sought-after among consumers—watch buffs or otherwise.
While the Datejust has remained largely unisex, several variations, especially the gem-set ones, have appealed more to women thanks to its elegance and timeless aesthetics. Take the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in Everose Rolesor set with diamonds, for instance. A symbol of sophistication and timelessness, the watch is suitable for all women. We illustrate why we say so about the Datejust 36 through these women from different walks of life.
The Power Executive
Who: She is a powerful force in the corporate world, making key decisions at work all the time. She rules the boardroom with an iron first—but always with reason and rationality.
Why: With several corporate and social events to attend, she would need a stately and sophisticated yet feminine timepiece on her wrist. The use of Everose Rolesor—a combination of Oystersteel and 18 ct Everose gold—on the Datejust 36 ticks the right boxes immediately. Couple that with its diamond-set bezel, the watch oozes feminine charm and classy elegance. Being a career woman, it’s only natural for her to demand for an efficient timepiece. Equipped with the self-winding calibre 3235, a new-generation movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, the watch is exactly what she will appreciate. The movement boasts an impressive power reserve of about 70 hours made possible by the new Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex—it combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. The movement is equipped with high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, improving its shock resistance. Its resistance to magnetic fields is also top-notch and the movement is particularly insensitive to magnetic interference as several components are made of nickel-phosphorus.
The Style Maven
Who: She knows the ins and outs of the fashion industry by heart and understands trends well. She is adventurous in the style department but never lets the clothes wear her as she always makes every trend work for her.
Why: She may be a fashion chameleon but she understands the need for key accessories to anchor every look she wants. A classic timepiece is a good example. As such, she plumps for a bejewelled Datejust 36, which comes at a good size. It’s not too small to affect readability of the time and date. Neither is it too oversized, like a boyfriend’s watch. The dial comes in a rosé-coloured hue—a rarity for Rolex—and it combines seamlessly with Everose Rolesor to lend the watch a polished and stylish touch. Besides the ring of diamonds set on its bezel, the fashion-savvy woman will appreciate the details on the dial. The hour markers are all fashioned out of 18 ct Everose gold but the diamond-encrusted “VI” and “IX” add a touch of brilliant sparkle to the watch. She will also appreciate how the hour markers are designed and manufactured in-house, largely by hand to ensure a high level of quality.
Miss Practical
Who: Not one to fall for only pretty things, she expects her watches to work doubly hard for her. Not only must it be accurate and precise, it must also be versatile and practical for her.
Why: As such, she appreciates how much of a workhorse the calibre 3235 is and also how the watch is a perfect fit for both work and play. She also gives the thumbs-up to the high legibility of the dial and in particular, Rolex’s iconic Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock. A design addition to the sapphire crystal first used in 1953, the dome-shaped Cyclops lens is now an intrinsic part of the Datejust collection, and more importantly, it magnifies the date for better legibility. The highly robust and iconic Oyster bracelet is another aspect of the watch that she will appreciate. It is so well-built that it can withstand the rumble and tumble of dailywear without compromising on comfort and ergonomics. Equipped with an Oysterclasp, wearing it is a cinch while the Easylink comfort extension link—exclusive to Rolex—gives the wearer the ability to increase the bracelet length by some 5 mm, providing additional comfort in any circumstance.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL CASE
Oyster, 36 mm, Oystersteel, Everose gold and diamonds
OYSTER ARCHITECTURE
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
MATERIAL
Everose Rolesor—combination of Oystersteel and 18 ct Everose gold
BEZEL
Diamond-set
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
WATER-RESISTANCE
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
CALIBRE
3235, Manufacture Rolex
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands; instantaneous date with rapid setting; stop-seconds for precise time setting
BRACELET
Oyster, flat three-piece links
BRACELET MATERIAL
Everose Rolesor—combination of Oystersteel and 18 ct Everose gold
CLASP
Folding Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link
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