The sunray finish on the dial of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 creates beautiful, delicate light reflections that change depending on the position of the wrist.

Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31
For the lady who wants to stand out from the crowd, this white Rolesor version of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 is the perfect choice. Rich with heritage, the Datejust has spanned eras while retaining the enduring aesthetic characteristics that make it so instantly recognisable. It is also not just a pretty face – its Oyster bracelet exudes sporty elegance, making the watch suitable for daily wear. Made of virtually scratchproof sapphire, the crystal, with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock, enhances the legibility of the date window and is also a distinctive and historical feature of the range. The choice of white Rolesor – a combination of Oystersteel and white gold – already lends the timepiece a sophisticated aesthetic, but the diamonds on the bezel and the VI at 6 o’clock on the aubergine dial further amplify the watch’s style.

Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date
Widely known as a reference among divers’ watches, the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date is a timepiece with excellent functionality. It reflects the key features of the original while its unidirectional rotatable bezel stands out for its ease of use. Its 60-minute graduation allows divers to accurately monitor their diving time and decompression stops. Furthermore, the bezel, which features a Cerachrom bezel insert in black ceramic, has a knurled edge that provides excellent grip underwater, even when wearing diving gloves. The iconic Cyclops lens on the sapphire crystal magnifies the watch’s date display for easier reading.

Waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet), the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date is a paragon of watchmaking functionality that sits handsomely on any wrist. 

The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea in Oystersteel comes with a Cerachrom bezel insert in black ceramic, a black dial, large luminescent hour markers and an Oyster bracelet.

Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
If you are into pushing limits both at work and in life, then you will certainly connect with the philosophy and values of the Rolex Deepsea. After all, this is the timepiece engineered by Rolex for deep-sea exploration, an activity not for the faint-hearted. Like the aforementioned Submariner Date, it features a 60-minute graduated, unidirectional rotatable bezel for divers to precisely monitor their dive and decompression times. But what sets it apart is its Oyster case, which is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 3,900 metres (12,800 feet). Not only is its middle case crafted from a solid block of particularly corrosion-resistant Oystersteel, its case back is hermetically screwed down with a special tool only accessible by certified Rolex watchmakers. Equipped with calibre 3235, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured in-house, it offers outstanding performance in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability. In addition, the 44 mm Oyster case is further reinforced with the patented Ringlock system case architecture to ensure an even higher level of resistance and reliability.

The iconic fluted bezel provided the creative spark for the design of the dial of this Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36, giving the watch a stately presence.

On the other hand, the fluted motif is inspired by the pattern found on a variety of Rolex bezels. It has become synonymous with the watchmaker as well as one of the brand’s signature aesthetic styles. The fluted motif is found on the golden dial of the final watch – another yellow Rolesor version – this time with a Jubilee bracelet.

Both the palm and fluted motifs are created such that when the dials catch light at different angles, they awaken different emotions and bring out the characters of the dials. And for the uninitiated, these dials are crafted out of age-old materials such as copper, zinc, nickel, chromium, titanium and silicon combined with cutting-edge technology, which allows Rolex to create such deep, vibrant metallic colours.

Gem-packed with beauty
Rolex is known for the high quality of its coloured dials, which adorn many of its timepieces. But the brand further demonstrates a wide range of skills and know-how, mastered in-house, to endow the dials of some of its watches with diamonds, sapphires, and other precious stones.

A good example that showcases the gem-setting savoir faire by Rolex is the Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust in 18 ct yellow gold. Paved with 291 diamonds in a perfectly uniform manner, the brilliance and sparkle of the dial captures everyone’s attention. What makes the gem-setting process even tougher for this Lady-Datejust is the relatively small dial diameter of only 28 mm. This means the amount of space the gem-setter has to work with is greatly restricted, as compared to the other watches from other collections. Employing the skill, experience, and patience of the gem-setters, through incredibly precise motions repeated over several hundred times, a glittery stunning dial is created. It is completed by elegant 18 ct yellow gold Roman numerals with a black finish.

The Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust in 18 ct yellow gold is testament to the superlative skills of Rolex gem-setters. The 28mm timepiece has a dial with one of the smallest surface areas in the watchmaker’s stable.

Gift from earth
Eisenkiesel is a type of quartz coloured red, brown or orange with striped hematite inclusions. Varying from translucent to opaque, the natural material, whose name translates to iron pebbles in German, is not typically used in watchmaking.

But having worked with stone dials in the past, Rolex uses its experience to feature this decorative stone–for the first time–for the dials on two new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 and Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40. In fact, the Swiss watchmaker became the first watch brand to feature the dark quartz.

The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 in 18 ct Everose gold with diamond-set bezel sports a dial made of eisenkiesel, a type of dark quartz with unique veining patterns, as well as hour markers and a Roman VI and IX, all in 18 ct gold and set with diamonds.

Like the Day-Date 36, the Day-Date 40 similarly features a diamond-set bezel but its hour markers are set with 10 baguette-cut diamonds.

Both watches come in 18 ct Everose gold, which immediately presents a different look to the emblematic “presidents’ watch”, making it suitable for both work and play. The dark chocolate hue on the eisenkiesel dial also pairs beautifully with the rich, warm hues of the 18 ct Everose gold. Due to the random nature of the veining pattern found on the quartz mineral, each dial is one of a kind. Rolex is meticulous when selecting the discs of stone, cut by experts from a block of raw material, and only those discs whose colour and structure fully satisfy the brand’s exacting aesthetic requirements are chosen.

Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date
Since its conception, the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date has been a true symbol of a watch designed to meet the rigours and requirements of diving. But clad in full 18 ct yellow gold, this version of the Submariner Date immediately looks a better match with the immaculately cut business suit than the diving suit. A horological head-turner, it is paired with a unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue Cerachrom insert and a royal blue dial with luminescent hour markers. With Rolex committed to top-notch quality, one can be assured that the 18 ct yellow gold for this beauty is made with only the purest metals, meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date sports a unidirectional rotatable bezel that plays an important functional role as its 60-minute graduations allow a diver to accurately and safely monitor diving time and decompression stops.

Oyster Perpetual Explorer
A novelty from 2021, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer is an exciting launch for many fans and watch enthusiasts. Measuring 36 mm, the watch boasts the same measurements as those of the Oyster Perpetual timepieces worn by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on their ascent to the peak of Mount Everest in 1953. While those sported by the legendary explorers were constructed in more functional and pragmatic steel, the watchmaker chose to push the sophistication factor for the new release by crafting it in a yellow Rolesor version— a combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold. The new material combination lends the iconic watch an extra touch of elegance, which makes it suitable for work and play, seven days a week.

Crafted in Oystersteel and yellow gold, the new-generation Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer in 36 mm features a black dial with 3, 6, and 9 numerals and a Chromalight display.

Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II
This Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II comes in 18 ct yellow gold, a gold alloy of the highest quality, which is crafted at the brand’s own exclusive foundry in Switzerland using a proprietary formula. We like how the yellow gold is lustrous and warm at the same time as the watch sits beautifully on any wrist. This model is fitted with a solid-link Oyster bracelet and a bidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue Cerachrom insert, as well as a pristine white dial and hands synonymous with Rolex Professional models. On the performance side, the watch is the only chronograph in the world to offer a programmable countdown with a mechanical memory, accessed via its Ring Command bezel countdown, it is the perfect wingman for skippers to chart the next course of direction both at sea or in life.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II crafted out of 18 ct yellow gold is equipped with an Oyster bracelet and a bidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue Cerachrom insert.

This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 comes in a yellow Rolesor version – combining Oystersteel and yellow gold – which has been featured on Rolex models since the early 1930s and also trademarked for nearly nine decades.

If the aforementioned timepiece is made for urban explorers, then the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 must be created for modern women. This yellow Rolesor version is an expression of elegance through and through. Not only does it retain the enduring aesthetic codes that have spanned eras, it also sports modern elements that appeal to contemporary tastes. Complementing the combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold are a sophisticated white mother-of-pearl, diamond-set dial and an equally refined Jubilee bracelet. Its dial features diamonds in 18 ct yellow gold settings, while its yellow gold bezel is also encrusted with diamonds—glittery touches that further elevate the beauty of the iconic design. 

Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41
According to Kee Hing Hung, a bright blue dial is one of the most sought-after among Rolex enthusiasts. Looking at this
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in white Rolesor—a combination of Oystersteel and 18 ct white gold—it’s no wonder. With a sunray finish that gives off a subtle glow with each wrist movement, the dial lends the watch an extra dose of sophistication. Complemented by the fluted bezel—an aesthetic element always crafted out of gold—and the supple and comfortable Jubilee five-piece link metal bracelet, the watch is handsome and timeless at once.

Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date
One of the most talked-about models launched in 2020, is the latest generation of the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date that remains faithful to the 1953 original, which set the standard for divers’ watches. And this version in yellow Rolesor—a combination of Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold—with a unidirectional rotatable bezel sporting a blue Cerachrom bezel and a royal blue dial is equal parts sporty and stylish. And it’s not just all about looks: the dial’s luminescent Chromalight display increases legibility in dark environments, giving divers peace of mind. Also, the dial features hour markers in simple geometric shapes such as triangles, circles and rectangles as well as wide hour and minute hands for instant reading even underwater. Of course, reading the date is made easier and more convenient with the iconic Cyclops lens.

Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
Many would have known that the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea is a divers’ watch engineered for deep-sea exploration. Waterproof to a depth of 12,800ft (3,900m) with a unidirectional 60-minute rotatable bezel, the watch in Oystersteel with a black ceramic bezel makes for a reliable and functional instrument for a dive trip. But it also commemorates American film-maker, explorer and Rolex Testimonee James Cameron’s historic solo dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in 2012. The two-colour gradient of its D-blue dial goes from brilliant blue to bottomless black—a symbolic design to fete one man’s journey to the deepest place on earth. Besides sporting a special colour treatment, the dial maintains its reliability like those found in other divers’ watches from Rolex, thanks to the highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence.

Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller
Designed with the frequent flyer in mind, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller is characterised by its second time zone display on an off-centred disc on its dial. This handsome variant in white Rolesor—a combination of Oystersteel and 18 ct white gold—sits beautifully on the wrist and is suitable for all occasions. Its dial stands out prominently thanks to the contrast between the silver hue of the metal and the watch dial’s shade of bright blue. The dial also features rectangular index hour markers and longer hands, as well as a Chromalight display with long-lasting luminescence, which enhances legibility. Unique for its innovative system for setting the functions using the rotatable Ring Command bezel and the Saros annual calendar, this is the watch, we dare say, one should own and wear.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31
Yet another highlight from 2020’s novelties, this simple but elegant Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in white Rolesor is a new addition to Rolex’s stable of timepieces for women. First launched in 1945, the Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o’clock on the dial, and consolidated all the major innovations that Rolex had contributed to the modern wristwatch until then. It has since been constantly improved while still retaining the key design codes of the earlier Datejust models. The new Datejust 31 comes into its own with its unique aubergine dial and the diamond-studded “VI” hour marker at 6 o’clock, as well as the diamond-set bezel. The use of white Rolesor—a combination of 18 ct white gold and Oystersteel—gives it timeless appeal, making the watch the perfect choice for daily wear.

For rewarding yourself on closing out the year on a high

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller
While leisure travel is not quite possible at the moment, it will return one day in the new year. And when that day comes along, be sure to arm yourself with the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller in 18 ct yellow gold. Made for frequent flyers, the Sky-Dweller is a horological marvel, indicating time (home and away), daytime or night-time, month and date. Of particular interest is the month indication, which is indicated in 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial, with the current month marked in red. This is an outstanding characteristic of the Saros annual calendar system employed in the watch which automatically differentiates between 30- and 31-day months. The system relieves the wearer the hassle of adjusting the date at the end of a 30-day month as the annual calendar displays the correct date throughout the year. The only adjustment is needed on 1 March.

For the travel-starved individual who is ready to spread his wings the moment restrictions are lifted

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36
Every element of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 in 18 ct yellow gold spells prestige. A Rolex design signature, its fluted bezel is always only crafted out of gold. Matching it in terms of prestige is the President bracelet—with its semi-circular three piece links—which was first created in 1956 for the launch of the Day-Date. The strict standards Rolex adheres to manufacturing its bracelets and clasps represents the brand’s commitment to excellence, making the President bracelet a symbol of refinement. The President bracelet is also only manufactured in previous metals, which adds to its sophistication factor. Of course, the Day-Date is an iconic creation for Rolex because the 1956 original was the first watch in history to offer a modern calendar with an instantaneous day display, spelt out in full in a window on the dial, in addition to the date.

For the power couple—the 36mm Oyster case fits the wrist of both men and women perfectly

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
A meaningful Christmas present is like an astute investment—get it right and the gift can go a long way. A good example is this Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct yellow gold, with an intense black and champagne-colour dial. Boasting more than five decades of heritage, the Cosmograph Daytona is still among the most popular and iconic sports chronographs in the market. Matched with a 18 ct yellow gold Oyster bracelet and bezel with engraved tachymetric scale, this classic take on a horological icon makes for a brilliant gifting option that will stand the test of time.

For surprising the over-worked husband