Discontinued Rolex: Datejust Unboxing | What's in the Box Ep. 17

This week on What’s in the Box, the spotlight is on the recently discontinued fluted dial Rolex Datejust. Shop pre-owned luxury watches: www.bobswatches.com
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FEATURED WATCH: Rolex Datejust Ref. 126200 Blue Fluted Dial
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ABOUT THIS WATCH:
Rolex announced its latest novelties and which watches will be leaving its current production catalog during Watches and Wonders 2024. Some of the discontinued offerings are the remarkable fluted and palm motif dial watches released in 2021.
It isn’t unusual for Rolex to only produce special features like unusual motif dials for a short time, and that appears to be what they have done with the special Datejust models.
This week’s live unboxing couldn’t have come at a better time - the coveted blue fluted dial Datejust ref. 126200.
Ref. 126200 is the latest iteration of the Oystersteel Datejust 36, replacing ref. 116200 just a few years ago and introducing the collection to the latest and greatest time-and-date Rolex movement - caliber 3235.
As a modern Rolex, ref. 126200 also sports features such as 904L-grade Oystersteel in a dynamic brushed and polished finish, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and an engraved rehaut. The Oyster case is still waterproof up to 100 meters, featuring Rolex’s innovative Twinlock screw-down crown with two hermetically sealed zones.
What makes ref. 126200 particularly collection-worthy is the blue dial, decorated with a newer fluted motif modeled after the brand’s famous fluted bezel. Rows of fluting add just enough dimension to the watch to add character without appearing too busy or over-the-top.
Of course, baton hour markers filled with Rolex’s newest Chromalight lume also adorn the dial in white gold settings. The result is a Rolex that is fresh, contemporary, and unique.
WHEN DID ROLEX RELEASE THE FLUTED DIAL DATEJUST?
Rolex released the striking fluted dial alongside the palm motif dial in 2021, exclusively within the Datejust collection.
Ref. 126200 is an Oystersteel edition with a blue dial. However, several iterations of the funky Datejust were also available, including a Yellow Rolesor model with a champagne fluted dial and a White Rolesor model with a blue fluted dial like the Oystersteel model featured in this video.
HOW MUCH IS THE FLUTED DIAL ROLEX DATEJUST REF. 126200?
When it debuted in 2021, ref. 126200 retailed for $7,450. Now that it has been discontinued expect fluted dial Datejusts to command a much higher premium on the secondary market as demand continues to rise.
As of April 2024, models similar to the one unboxed in this video are reselling between $10,000 and $15,000.
What are your thoughts on the fluted dial Oystersteel Datejust? Are you going to add it to your collection? Let us know in the comments below.
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[@jsusna1972]

I think it was a mistake for Rolex to discontinue the fluted motif dials. While the palm dial makes sense only in green, the fluted motif dials looked good in many other colors. Great choices today for your wrists. The gold Sky Dweller looks awesome on Justin, and Emily always makes elegant choices, and her Tudor is no exception.

[@bobswatches]

Always lovely to hear your perspective. The Motif dials are missed by many it seems (in all colors)...

[@Soffex]

I bought a blue motif Datejust 41 (jubilee, white gold fluted bezel) in Tokyo 3 months ago. Absolutely beautiful watch. Looks great with a nice suit! Prices are going up, but I’d rather just keep it. It will never go out of style

[@michaelking446]

Wearing my Smurf and loving it.

[@bobswatches]

Such a wonderful piece! Easy to enjoy 😍

[@rampantcolt]

Wearing 2010 Rolex DJ36 blue sunburst dial with roulette date wheel. 116234. Oyster bracelet fluted bezel

[@alksjda]

motif only looks good on smooth bezel and oyster braclet. if you get motif dial with fluted bezel and jubilee, its WAAAYYYY too busy

[@alexanderqemal7160]

Have to see it in real life - pictures don’t do it justice

[@cookingwithwatches]

Beautiful watch. Actual smooth bezel make the dial look bigger on 36mm. Especially for this motif dial smooth bezel is the way to go

[@bobswatches]

So true!

[@danbrennan153]

Do you ship to Thailand? I used to live in SoCal and have visited your store, but have since moved over seas. Your thoughts when you get a second. Thanks!

[@ComicBookVeteran]

I like the subtle designs on these watches. I don’t have one yet as all mine are solid color, but if the price, time, and money were right….

[@bobswatches]

Happy to hear you enjoyed this watch! At a glance, the dial appears solid, until the light catches the edges of the fluted motif and then it's intricacies pop ✨

[@davidvawter4859]

What about the green fluted 36mm?

[@bobswatches]

The green option is now gone too! Would it get your vote?

[@ecristofoli]

Big mistake to discontinue the fluted motif. But then again they don't have them cause I order and was told that I can't get it.

[@bobswatches]

Maybe it won't be gone forever...

[@matthewhelm3035]

Probably couldn’t sell them because they couldn’t get them in the ADs. Best looking dial on the DJ.

[@bobswatches]

"Best looking dial on the DJ" - 🔥

[@Idelia412]

My discontinued Rolex is the Rolex model 16233 with jubilee bracelet with champagne face.

[@bobswatches]

A classic in all its beauty. Thanks for watching!

[@alpertjm]

huh... Rolex wearers aren't reacting well to the slight change to the dial?

[@bobswatches]

This blue motif dial is now not available in the Rolex catalog along with other colors and variations (ie. Palm dial). So far, the reaction is mixed. Perhaps a chance for The Crown to experiment more. Time will tell.