The Rolex Datejust was the first model to bring the date display to the wrist. Furthermore, the watch had an important part in defining this technology and inspiring the widespread adoption of the date complication, the second most prevalent function on a watch after the time.
Thanks to its basic elegance and adaptable design, this modest model has gained notoriety. It is a watch design for all people and seasons, and its success shows no signs of slowing down.
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Rolex Datejust Price in KSA
There’s a wide range of prices for Rolex Watches in Saudi Arabia, including the Datejust. Prices range from 26,600 to 37,100 Saudi Riyals for stainless steel watches and 43,000 SAR to 54,400 SAR for two-tone models. Up to 84,400 to 157,500 SAR for the gold and platinum variants, the priciest among the Datejust line.
The range of prices for vintage Datejust watches is also vast. The most affordable watches are stainless steel models from the 1970s and 1980s, costing around 14,600 Riyals. In Saudi Riyals, prices for older versions from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s range from 39,000 to 90,000.
The Classic Dress Watch from Rolex
The Datejust was first released in 1945 to celebrate Rolex’s 40th anniversary, it was the first watch to feature a date complication. As the year progresses, the dial window reveals the date. The watch is designed to keep perfect time – a self-winding movement runs itself continuously and needs no attention to wind it.
The Datejust was first released in 1945 to celebrate the Rolex’s 40th anniversary, was the first watch to feature a date complication. As the year progresses, the dial window reveals the date. The watch is designed to keep perfect time – a self-winding movement runs itself continuously and needs no attention to wind it.
In creating the first chronograph watch, Rolex combined three existing technologies: a waterproof Oyster case, a self-winding movement, and a date display on the dial. In addition, Rolex introduced a Jubilee bracelet. This was the first five-link bracelet in the industry, characterized by a semi-circular design consisting of four segments of flat links that were bent to form a circle.
Rolex continued developing the Datejust over the next few years and added additional details that have become essential to its design. In 1953, for example, the bubble-like Cyclops lens was attached to the exterior of the crystal to magnify the date display.
Lady-Datejust 28
The 26mm model was discontinued by Rolex and the Datejust 28 is now the smallest size currently available and as per the name marketed towards women, it measures just under 30 mm wide. Its design is similar to that of the larger sizes, however, it does not have any complications. Instead, there is only one date window at 6 o’clock.
Reference Number | Price in KSA |
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279138RBR | 159,000 SAR |
279171 | 38,500 SAR |
279160 | 28,000 SAR |
279174 | 31,500 SAR |
279163 | 36,500 SAR |
279384RBR | 66,500 SAR |
279173 | 48,000 SAR |
279161 | 40,500 SAR |
279383RBR | 81,000 SAR |
279175 | 122,000 SAR |
Datejust 31
The 31mm Datejust was first released in 1958. Its design remained unchanged until 1962 when it received new hands and indices. Since then, there have only been minor changes to the casing. There are two main types of Datejust; those that feature Roman Numerals and Arabic Numerals. These watches can come either in silver or black metal casings. They are water-resistant up to 100 meters/330 feet.
Reference Number | Price in KSA |
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278240 | 27,500 SAR |
278274 | 33,000 SAR |
278344RBR | 53,500 SAR |
278273 | 48,500 SAR |
278384RBR | 67,000 SAR |
278243 | 42,500 SAR |
278343RBR | 63,000 SAR |
278241 | 41,500 SAR |
278341RBR | 55,500 SAR |
278383RBR | 76,000 SAR |
Datejust 36
The very first model in the Datejust line and the first wristwatch in the world to be fitted with an automatic changing date display was the Rolex Datejust 36mm. It remains a flagship model because of its classic aesthetic, which has allowed it to be worn in casual or formal situations, for more than 70 years. The timepiece is available in a range of case materials.
Reference Number | Price in KSA |
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126200 | 29,000 SAR |
126233 | 46,000 SAR |
126231 | 48,500 SAR |
126234 | 34,500 SAR |
126283RBR | 85,000 SAR |
126284RBR | 74,000 SAR |
126201 | 46,500 SAR |
126281RBR | 45,000 SAR |
History of Rolex Datejust Watches
The Datejust was first released in 1945 to celebrate the Rolex’s 40th anniversary, was the first watch to feature a date complication. As the year progresses, the dial window reveals the date. The watch is designed to keep perfect time – a self-winding movement runs itself continuously and needs no attention to wind it.In creating the first chronograph watch, Rolex combined three existing technologies: a waterproof Oyster case; a self-winding movement; and a date display on the dial. In addition, Rolex introduced a Jubilee bracelet. This was the first five-link bracelet in the industry, characterized by a semi-circular design consisting of four segments of flat links that were bent to form a circle. Rolex continued to develop the Datejust over the next few years and added additional details that have now become essential to its design. For example, in 1953 the bubble-like Cyclops lens was attached to the exterior of the crystal to magnify the date display.In 1957, the design of the date mechanism was changed so that it could instantly flip to the next day at midnight. Fluted bezels became more common than the earlier coin-edge bezels. The new models included the Lady-Datejust, which had a mechanism that looked like the original model but in a smaller size.In the early 20th century, Rolex made the men’s version in a 36mm size and the Lady-Datejust in a 26mm. There were also the mid-size Datejust, coming in at 31mm, which joined the lineup in the 1960s. However, Rolex had already made substantial changes to the original collection of watches and kept adding to it. For example, Rolex introduced automatic models in the 1940s, quartz models in the 1950s, titanium models in the 1960s, sapphire models in the 1970s, and came out with a larger version of the Datejust in the 1980sThe 2008 Datejust II was followed in 2015 by the slightly larger Datejust 41. These two watches offer the same official case size but feature slightly different designs and calibers.