First Look: Unboxing A Colorful 2023 Rolex

Get the first look as the What's in the Box team unboxes an extraordinary edition of a Rolex classic. Find the watches in this video here: www.bobswatches.com
NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO
00:00 - Welcome
00:26 - Wrist Check
01:10 - What’s in the Box
02:13 - Watch Reveal
05:20 - Closing Thoughts
Our series “What’s in the Box” brings the joy of unboxing a new watch to our viewers each week with a different surprise watch and on-the-spot review.
We are excited to share some of the hundreds of remarkable watches that come through our doors here at Bob’s Watches HQ every month. Learn more about the timepieces featured in this video, and find links to buy them below.
WRIST CHECK
Justin’s Wrist: Omega Seamaster Bullhead Steel ref 225.12.43.50.01.001
Find the Omega 225.12.43.50.01.001 for sale here: www.bobswatches.com/omega/ome...
Brandon’s Wrist: Vintage Rolex Daytona “Big Red” ref 6265
Find Vintage Daytona Watches for sale here: www.bobswatches.com/rolex-day...
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED WATCH: Rolex Celebration Oyster Perpetual ref. 126000
Find the Rolex Celebration dial for sale here: www.bobswatches.com/mens-role...
Pre-owned Rolex Celebration Price: $23,495
2020 was an exciting year for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual. A collective gasp rippled through the watch-collecting community as the Big Crown unveiled a stunning collection of vibrantly colored OP watches. The rainbow of hues, including yellow, green, coral red, pink, and even turquoise blue, were seemingly inspired by vintage Rolex Stella dials, which were initially developed for the Middle East market and have since become cult favorites among collectors in the know.
The modern Rolex Stella dials also ushered in two more exciting 2020 upgrades, the first 41mm Oyster Perpetual and a new generation of time-only movements, i.e., the caliber 3230.
Just a few short years later, Rolex quietly, and much to the dismay of many collectors, discontinued some dial colors for specific model sizes. Coral red and yellow were discontinued completely, while the turquoise - aka “Tiffany Blue” - was removed from the 41mm lineup, among other discontinuation.
What does all of that have to do with the Celebration dial Rolex?
Rolex released the watch in 2023, decorating the dial with colorful bubbles that many quickly noticed resembled the dials from the 2020 release. Its design is unlike anything we’ve ever seen from Rolex before and is already stealing the hearts of horology enthusiasts worldwide with its quirky and colorful watch face.
Imagine our delight when the team unboxed the example featured in this video for us to review in a live unboxing.
As of the release of this video, Rolex produces the bubbly new dial in 31mm, 36mm, and 41mm. The example we have here hails from the 36mm collection and is powered by the caliber 3230, the same movement powering the Air-King, No Date Submariner, Explorer, and Sea-Dweller Deepsea Challenge.
The celebration motif is set against a sea of turquoise blue, one of the most popular 2020 OP dial colors. The scattering of different-sized mini dials is outlined in black for high contrast and recalls the yellow, turquoise, coral red, green, and pink Stella-inspired dials.
While somewhat unusual for Rolex, this “celebration” of breaking deeply rooted watchmaking traditions was well-received and will undoubtedly become a treasured collector’s item for future generations.
At its core, the Celebration Rolex is a classically-elegant ref. 126000. The watch is rated waterproof up to 100 meters/330 feet and sports a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, three-link Oyster bracelet, folding Oysterclasp with convenient 5mm Easylink extension, and highly resilient 904L-grade Oystersteel.
Chromalight, Rolex’s patented luminescent material, fills the indices and hands, providing up to 8 continuous hours of lume. Even more fascinating is the movement, which boasts an impressive 70-hour power reserve and anti-magnetic capabilities.
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[@mikeandvelslife4511]

Great for a New Year’s Eve party!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bobswatches]

Yes!

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

I just noticed that Rolex isn't selling the 41 mm.

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Loving the bold colors on this 2023 Rolex! 🌈

[@bobswatches]

great to hear!

[@pauljackson6593]

I’ve got the silver dial OP41 and love it… can’t say I like the celebration dial. My other choice would be the green.

[@bobswatches]

The silver dial OP41 is fantastic! Thanks for watching.

[@oldtimer9305]

Wrist check - I love that Daytona. Wow, the celebration dial - I like it from the standpoint of curiosity as to what the market will think about it 30 years from now, but I'd rather wear that Daytona Brandon is wearing...haha.

[@bobswatches]

Yes, this vintage Daytona is lovely. As for the Celebration Dial... What will the market think of this watch in 20+ years? Time will definitely tell!

[@pkoster5874]

At retail I would be it today! Not for the grey prices.

[@anthonystevens8683]

The Bull Head Omega is great that Justin has on the wrist. I love the old steel bezel Daytona that Brandon has as well. The 'Celebration' OP I'm not sure about for me at least. A great fun watch but I'm not sure that I could carry this off. I'll stick to my silver dial 124300, a timeless design that is almost the perfect GADA watch.

[@bobswatches]

Wrist Checks for the win this week!

[@cookingwithwatches]

Very beautiful and unique. I am wondering why there are 51 circles in total on the dial. What exactly this watch celebrate.

[@bobswatches]

Very unique! Rolex released this dial to celebrate the 5 candy-colored dials offered on new Oyster Perpetual watches in 2020 (pastel pink, hunter green, coral red, marigold yellow, and turquoise blue). They don't have any reasoning behind the choice of 51 circles. Hope this helps!

[@Cupcakeskitchen]

That's a cool watch

[@BigBear59]

A very interesting watch …I like it ….Alex🇬🇷

[@bobswatches]

definitely unique!

[@nicolayrulov5566]

OYSTER BEST OF THE BEST WATCH

[@bobswatches]

🔥

[@fjelstednord3159]

Cool looking watch but, not $24k cool.

[@bobswatches]

thanks for watching!

[@johngentile6814]

Looks like this Rolex came from a gum ball machine

[@bobswatches]

fun comparison!

[@neznamtija8081]

🏳️‍🌈 ❤

[@bobswatches]

fun!

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

What were the idiots at Rolex thinking? A mind altering drug, perhaps?

[@bobswatches]

Rolex spoke to the influence of "celebrating" all of the colorful Oyster Perpetual dial colors from 2020, which were an homage to the Stella Dials of the 1970's.

[@clevelandbrowns3325]

celebration dial is hideous.

[@annkennedy1831]

Even Timex would have been too ashamed to put out a piece of trash like this. Where is the dignity of the Rolex brand?

[@bobswatches]

The beauty of watches is you only have to wear what works for you.