Rolex Unveils 2026 Watch Collection at Watches and Wonders
At Watches and Wonders in Geneva, Rolex showed its 2026 watch collection. The brand used the occasion to mark the Oyster’s 100th anniversary.
Centenary tribute: Oyster Perpetual 41
The headline is a dedicated centenary Oyster Perpetual 41. It is a yellow Rolesor model with an Oystersteel case and bracelet.
The bezel and crown are yellow gold. The slate dial carries a “100 years” inscription at six o’clock. Minute track squares and the Rolex name are rendered in green. The winding crown is engraved with the number 100.
Oyster Perpetual 36: a colourful direction
The Oyster Perpetual 36 introduces a multicoloured lacquer dial. A Jubilee motif repeats the letters that spell “Rolex” across the face.
Ten colours are applied separately by pad printing. The process is technically demanding. The result is a playful, sophisticated dial unlike others in the range.
Smaller Oyster Perpetual models
Two new small Oyster Perpetual references are offered in solid 18-carat gold. The 28mm is yellow gold with a green stone lacquer dial.
The 34mm uses Everose gold and a blue stone lacquer dial. Both watches have satin-finished bracelets. The hour markers at three, six and nine o’clock use natural stone.
Datejust 41
The Datejust 41 appears in white Rolesor with a green ombré lacquer dial. The gradient deepens toward the edges.
The model retains its fluted bezel and date window. The ombré rim contrasts with the date aperture for added clarity.
Yacht-Master II: mechanical rethink
Rolex redesigned the Yacht-Master II for this year. It now uses the new calibre 4162 for a counterclockwise-running countdown.
The regatta chronograph has a pared-back dial and winch-inspired pusher geometry. A blue Cerachrom bezel is offered in Oystersteel or yellow gold.
Day-Date 40 and Jubilee Gold
The Day-Date 40 introduces a new proprietary alloy called Jubilee Gold. It is an 18-carat alloy with interwoven tones of yellow, grey and pink.
The watch pairs the new metal with a light green aventurine dial. The combination gives the model a fresh character.
Cosmograph Daytona in Rolesium
Rolex presented a new Daytona in Rolesium, combining Oystersteel and platinum. It features a white enamelled dial and an anthracite Cerachrom bezel.
The bezel is enriched with tungsten carbide and edged in platinum. Tachymetric numerals use a horizontal, contemporary typeface. A sapphire crystal case back is secured by a platinum ring, revealing the movement.
Filmogaz.com covered these releases at Watches and Wonders. The Geneva show ran from 14 to 20 April 2026.
