Rolex Datejust II in two-tone Rolesor with a slate "Wimbledon" Dial

Description

The Rolex Datejust II ref. 116333 in the "Wimbledon" slate and green Roman numeral dial configuration is one of the most desirable and collectible variants of the Datejust II — a combination that has achieved near-iconic status in the Rolex secondary market, commanding premiums well above more standard dial options and attracting a devoted following among collectors who recognise the dial's exceptional visual character.

The Datejust II, introduced in 2009 as a larger 41mm successor to the 36mm Datejust, brought the collection's timeless design language into a case size better suited to contemporary tastes while retaining every element of the original's DNA. The two-tone Rolesor construction — Oystersteel case and Oyster bracelet with 18ct yellow gold fluted bezel and gold centre links — strikes the balance between sporty restraint and warm luxury that has made the Rolesor configuration one of Rolex's most enduring and commercially successful combinations.

 The slate dial is a masterclass in understated sophistication: a dark, anthracite-toned sunburst surface onto which Rolex has applied green Roman numeral hour indices — a pairing of colours that rewards extended attention and shifts beautifully under different lighting conditions.

 The rectangular index at 9 o'clock and the date aperture with Cyclops lens at 3 o'clock complete a dial layout of considered elegance. Powered by the in-house Calibre 3136 — featuring Rolex's blue Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers — the watch delivers certified Superlative Chronometer precision to -2/+2 seconds per day. The Oyster bracelet is secured by an Oysterlock safety clasp with the Easylink 5mm comfort extension.

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