Datejust
Rolex introduced the Datejust with a date window on the dial in 1945.
Rolex watches
Explore 17 sourced model families and 4 reference-level records. The records cover selected configurations, not the full Rolex catalogue.
Model families
Day-Date
Rolex places the introduction of the Day-Date in 1956.
Submariner
Rolex launched the Submariner divers’ watch in 1953.
Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex dates the Cosmograph Daytona to 1963.
Land-Dweller
An integrated-bracelet line that Rolex says it unveiled in 2025.
Sky-Dweller
Rolex's travel-oriented Sky-Dweller has a second time-zone display and annual calendar.
Lady-Datejust
A smaller Datejust-family line; check the exact reference for size and configuration.
Oyster Perpetual
A time-only line offered in several case sizes and dial treatments.
Sea-Dweller
A divers' line developed for greater depths than the original Submariner.
Deepsea
Rolex's deep-diving family; depth ratings depend on the exact reference.
GMT-Master II
A travel-watch family with a second time-zone display.
Yacht-Master
Rolex's nautical-watch family with multiple sizes and materials.
Yacht-Master II
A separate regatta-chronograph family; do not conflate it with the Yacht-Master.
Explorer
A three-hand exploration-watch family distinct from Explorer II.
Explorer II
An exploration-watch line with an additional 24-hour hand and fixed bezel.
Air-King
A pilot-inspired Oyster Perpetual line with a distinctive minute-marked dial.
1908
Rolex's dress-watch line with a small-seconds display and transparent case back.
Check a watch’s exact reference before applying model history to it.
4 models · 4 records
Cosmograph Daytona1 record
White dial with black counter rings · Oyster bracelet
Cosmograph Daytona, reference 126500LN, in the white dial with black counter rings · oyster bracelet configuration.
- Reference
- 126500LN
- Case · Material
- Oystersteel
- Case · Diameter
- 40 mm
- Case · Water resistance
- 100 m (manufacturer rating; individual watch condition requires assessment)
- Movement · Calibre
- 4131
- Movement · Winding
- Self-winding
- Movement · Power reserve
- Approximately 72 hours
- Dial · Colour
- White with black counter rings
- Strap or bracelet · Type
- Oyster
- Strap or bracelet · Material
- Oystersteel
Sources: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona: 126500LN
Selected configuration checked against Rolex on 9 October 2026; specifications do not describe every watch sharing the model family.
This catalogue has selected Rolex references; historical generations and all configurations are not yet covered.
Datejust 411 record
Bright blue dial · Oyster bracelet
Datejust 41, reference 126334, in the bright blue dial · oyster bracelet configuration.
- Reference
- 126334
- Case · Material
- Oystersteel and white gold
- Case · Diameter
- 41 mm
- Case · Water resistance
- 100 m (manufacturer rating; individual watch condition requires assessment)
- Movement · Calibre
- 3235
- Movement · Winding
- Self-winding
- Movement · Power reserve
- Approximately 70 hours
- Dial · Colour
- Bright blue
- Strap or bracelet · Type
- Oyster
- Strap or bracelet · Material
- Oystersteel
Sources: Rolex Datejust 41: 126334
Selected configuration checked against Rolex on 9 October 2026; specifications do not describe every watch sharing the model family.
This catalogue has selected Rolex references; historical generations and all configurations are not yet covered.
Day-Date 401 record
Champagne-colour dial · President bracelet
Day-Date 40, reference 228238, in the champagne-colour dial · president bracelet configuration.
- Reference
- 228238
- Case · Material
- 18 ct yellow gold
- Case · Diameter
- 40 mm
- Case · Water resistance
- 100 m (manufacturer rating; individual watch condition requires assessment)
- Movement · Calibre
- 3255
- Movement · Winding
- Self-winding
- Movement · Power reserve
- Approximately 70 hours
- Dial · Colour
- Champagne-colour
- Strap or bracelet · Type
- President
- Strap or bracelet · Material
- 18 ct yellow gold
Sources: Rolex Day-Date 40: 228238
Selected configuration checked against Rolex on 9 October 2026; specifications do not describe every watch sharing the model family.
This catalogue has selected Rolex references; historical generations and all configurations are not yet covered.
Submariner1 record
Black dial · Oyster bracelet
Submariner, reference 124060, in the black dial · oyster bracelet configuration.
- Reference
- 124060
- Case · Material
- Oystersteel
- Case · Diameter
- 41 mm
- Case · Water resistance
- 300 m (manufacturer rating; individual watch condition requires assessment)
- Movement · Calibre
- 3230
- Movement · Winding
- Self-winding
- Movement · Power reserve
- Approximately 70 hours
- Dial · Colour
- Black
- Strap or bracelet · Type
- Oyster
- Strap or bracelet · Material
- Oystersteel
Sources: Rolex Submariner: 124060
Selected configuration checked against Rolex on 9 October 2026; specifications do not describe every watch sharing the model family.
This catalogue has selected Rolex references; historical generations and all configurations are not yet covered.
Most entries are research catalogue records, not independently reviewed articles. Specifications reflect the linked sources and may be incomplete or change by reference. The ten reviewed dossiers are marked above.