New Watches 2026
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36
Letters of nobility
Rolex unveils a new version of the Oyster Perpetual 36 in Oystersteel with a dial decorated with a highly graphic and colourful Jubilee motif, displaying the letters of the Rolex name.
This motif, which draws on the brand’s aesthetic heritage, is the result of a veritable technical achievement. Through the unique radiance of its face, the new Oyster Perpetual 36 celebrates the inventiveness of the brand and its dial-making artistry.
Dial
A graphical and colourful motif
In the subtlest yet most modern way, the dial of the Oyster Perpetual 36 revisits the Jubilee motif introduced at the end of the 1970s, which has since become iconic. It displays the letters of the Rolex name in a contrasting interplay of no fewer than ten colours. Executing this pattern presents a significant challenge, as the colours are applied not all at once, but one after the other. The utmost precision is also required to ensure that all the shapes and letters making up the motif are positioned perfectly.
Oystersteel
An exclusive alloy
The new version of the Oyster Perpetual 36 is crafted from Oystersteel. This special alloy with outstanding sheen is exclusively produced for Rolex. It belongs to the 904L steel family. These alloys are most commonly used in high-technology environments, such as the aerospace and chemical industries. Their excellent anti-corrosion properties are comparable to those of precious metals.
Oyster case
A symbol of waterproofness
Oyster bracelet
Iconic and robust
Calibre 3230
A distillation of technology
Superlative Chronometer certification
The Oyster Perpetual 36 is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification. This exclusive designation is issued to each watch leaving the Rolex workshops, attesting to its excellent performance on the wrist. This in-house certification is strictly controlled by internationally recognized, independent Swiss entities.
In 2026, the Superlative Chronometer certification has been strengthened with the addition of three new testing criteria: resistance to magnetism, reliability and sustainability. These criteria are implemented throughout the design and manufacturing stages of each timepiece – hundreds of checks and validations directly related to the watch’s performance are carried out during these phases. They supplement the criteria established when the certification was redefined in 2015 governing precision, waterproofness, self-winding and power reserve. That year, Rolex set up an exclusive testing protocol for its finished watches, conducted inside the manufacture on fully automated equipment. The precision requirements are particularly stringent: measured after casing the movement, the watch’s accuracy must be between –2 and +2 seconds per day. The rate deviation tolerated by the brand for the precision of a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted for official certification of the movement alone.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
