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Rolex - 81285MDRP - Datejust - Pearlmaster - Ladies
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Name81285MDRP
FamilyDatejust
SubtypePearlmaster
GenderLadies
MSRP57,950.00
MovementRolex 2236 (Details)
Years in Production2018
Case Diameter (mm)34
MechanismAutomatic
ChronometerYes
HackingYes
Date FunctionYes
QuicksetYes
Power Reserve (Hours)55
Frequency (bph)29
Jewel Count31
Water Resistance (m)100
Second HandSweep
Case MaterialGold 18K Rose
Bezel MaterialDiamonds
Hour MarksDiamonds
Date Position3 O'Clock
Crown Position3 O'Clock
Crystal MaterialSapphire
Band TypeBracelet
Band ColorRose Gold
Band MaterialGold 18K Rose
Band ReplaceableYes


Notes: 34mm 18K Everose gold case, screw-down crown, bezel set with 32 diamonds, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops lens over the date, mother-of-pearl dial, diamond hour marks , Rolex calibre 2236 automatic movement, 18K Everose gold Pearlmaster bracelet with rounded five-piece links, concealed folding Crownclasp buckle. Water resistant to 100 meters.
Mechanism:
The 2236 replaces the 2235 in the Rolex movement catalog. It has a better power reserve than its predecessor, rated at 55 hours. The calibre 2236 is a new-generation self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Fitted with a Syloxi hairspring in silicon, patented by Rolex, it offers a superlative level of chronometric performance. Insensitive to magnetic fields, the Syloxi hairspring provides great stability in the face of temperature variations and remains up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. Its patented geometry ensures its regularity in any position.

Like the 2235, this mechanism does have hacking capability. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 2236 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. It was first introduced in 2014. It was the first movement to be fitted with the Syloxi (silicon) hairspring.
Family Notes: The Datejust emerged in 1945, introducing the watch world to the innovative automatically changing date window. This feature made watch history and has since made the Datejust one of Rolex's most successful models. The ladies model that was introduced a few decades later has enjoyed a large amount of success as well, thanks to its functional yet luxurious design. The Rolex Datejust is the modern archetype of the classic watch, thanks to aesthetics and functions that transcend changes in fashion. Aesthetically, the Datejust has spanned eras, while retaining the enduring codes that make it, notably in its traditional versions, one of the most recognised and recognisable of watches.

Originally named the Jubilee Datejust, Rolex Datejust history began in 1945 when Rolex released the model for the company's 40th Anniversary. It was a direct descendant of the Bubbleback and included a date function, which was placed at the 3 o’clock position on the face. The Datejust had a coin-edge bezel, which later became the flutted bezel. It was the first watch to show the date automatically and also the first to change the displayed date at exactly midnight. The Datejust was innovative, unique, and different than any other watch offered at that time.

The history of Rolex Datejust begins with the first Datejust, the Jubilee Datejust Model 4467, which was only available in 18k gold and had a small bubbleback winder with a deeply domed back. In the 1950's, the Oysterdate joined the Datejust family, coming in two sizes. Although the Datejust originally consisted of three case parts, it was quickly updated to just two. Another major update was the addition of the Cyclops lens in 1954. Today this lens is standard to Rolex watches and even part of the brand’s signature. Before 1954, however, no one had used a magnifying bubble on the lens right above the date. Then, in 1957, a new, lighter, slimmer movement, the caliber 1065, allowed for a flattened case back in place of the old domed one. That same year, the Datejust became available in Steelium (stainless steel) in addition to the original gold. Other changes over the years included a flat dial (rather than curved) and the Rapid Date Change (aka quickset) feature.

The fact that Rolex Datejusts are still purchased and worn today is a testament to their enduring respectability and timelessness. To understand the Rolex Datejust history, pictures can be worth a thousand words. Seeing pictures of multiple presidents and other powerful people wearing the Rolex Datejust shows the importance and significance of this watch.
Item created by: gdm on 2018-12-18 08:59:02

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