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Rolex arrived in Geneva with a collection directly inspired by its origins. The context is unique and unrepeatable: the centenary of the Oyster, the watch that in 1926 defined waterproofness in wristwatches. This year’s proposal is not about immediate impact, but about how that original idea continues to evolve.
The focus is on the Oyster Perpetual, which becomes the symbol of this anniversary. The collection expands with unexpected configurations, including, for the first time, combinations such as yellow Rolesor within this line. The Oyster Perpetual 41 introduces this aesthetic with Oystersteel and yellow gold, accompanied by specific centenary details, such as the “100 years” inscription on the dial.
In the Oyster Perpetual 36, the novelty lies in the reinterpretation of the Jubilee motif, now presented in a multicolor execution that requires precise technical craftsmanship to achieve the layering of tones. The Oyster Perpetual 28 and Oyster Perpetual 34, meanwhile, are offered in 18 ct yellow gold and Everose gold, with new dials featuring natural stone indexes such as heliotrope and dumortierite.
Photo: Rolex – Oyster Perpetual 28, 18 ct yellow gold
Photo: Rolex – Oyster Perpetual 34, 18 ct Everose gold
All of these models share a consistent technical foundation: calibers 3230 and 2232, with hours, minutes and seconds functions, along with a Superlative Chronometer certification reinforced in 2026, adding criteria for magnetic resistance, reliability and durability.
The most expressive development appears in the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, which introduces the new Jubilee Gold, an 18 ct alloy developed in-house by Rolex. Its distinctive tone is paired with a light green aventurine dial and baguette-cut diamond hour markers.
Photo: Rolex – Oyster Perpetual 36, Oystersteel
Photo: Rolex – Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, 18 ct Jubilee Gold
In the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, the focus shifts to material combinations. The presented version in Rolesium —Oystersteel and platinum— features a white enamel dial and an anthracite Cerachrom bezel with a new ceramic composition enhanced with tungsten carbide. This model is equipped with the caliber 4131, optimized for chronograph performance.
The sequence concludes with the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II, which undergoes a complete revision. Its programmable countdown function has been redesigned for simpler use, replacing the previous bezel-based system with operation via pushers. The new caliber 4162 supports this update with improvements in precision and power reserve.
Photo: Rolex – Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, Oystersteel and platinum
Photo: Rolex – Yacht-Master II, Oystersteel
Viewed as a whole, the 2026 collection builds on precise adjustments to already established lines. The Oyster Perpetual takes on a central role in this centenary year, while the Day-Date 40, Cosmograph Daytona and Yacht-Master II concentrate the most significant developments in materials, design and functionality.
Photo: Rolex – Yacht-Master II, 18 ct yellow gold
