Introduction
Released in 2020 as Rolex revitalized the entire Oyster Perpetual collection, the new OP36 ref. ref. 126000 features the incredible in-house Rolex cal. 3230 movement within its 36mm entirely satin-brushed stainless steel case. Featuring 70 hours of power reserve with COSC certification and Rolex's own "Superlative Chronometer" certification, this new movement has ensured that the latest Oyster Perpetuals remain accurate to within -2/+2 seconds a day and feature the same level of horological engineering as any other flagship offering from the Genevan brand. Aside from its movement, the Oyster Perpetual was also given an aesthetic overhaul in the form of a selection of new and immediately recognizable Stella dial reminiscent options. Ranging from turquoise blue to yellow to green to coral red and an assortment of other colors, these new vibrant dials fuelled a massive shift in public opinion for the Oyster Perpetual as it went from a relatively obscure offering to an instant hit overnight.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch, Box & Papers
Est. value range
$10,000 – $15,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Oyster Perpetual
Movement
Automatic cal. 3230
Reference
126000
Bracelet
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Year
December 2020
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box and papers
Dial Color
Yellow
THE DIAL
Inspired by the famous Stella dials from the 1970s, the OP36 we have here features a stunning candy yellow dial that can evolve from a bright yellow to a near-orange depending on the light - a unique color choice for Rolex given their conservative tendencies.
THE CASE
Featuring perfectly wearable and highly agreeable 36mm sizing, the Oyster Perpetual ref. 126000's satin-brushed case exhibits the same sport watch tendencies as the models that it forms the foundation of, like the Submariner, GMT-Master II and so many others.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
In close to new condition, the case with only the slightest of surface wear and worn just a handful of times. There is a very slight sign of wear to the bottom left lug. The bracelet with 9 full links, 2 half links. 2 removable. The watch is complete with all accessories.
Our Perspective
The latest offerings of the Oyster Perpetual lineup come in a variety of colors, which makes these watches a lot of fun to wear. The yellow dial is a personal favorite, perhaps tied only with the Tiffany blue. These are spectacular modern watches that harken back to the Stella dials of the olden days. Suddenly discontinued only a few weeks ago, this is perhaps the perfect time to pick up the yellow dial OP36 variant before it turns into collector's items, thanks to their infamously short production run.
Justin Gruenberg
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