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Rolex Datejust II 41mm Silver Diamond Edition in Superalloy 904L Stainless Steel with Monobloc Middle Case, 18kt White Gold Fluted Bezel, Silver Diamond Dial with Diamond Hour Markers, Screw-Down Crown with Twinlock Double Waterproofness System, Superalloy 904L Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet with Folding Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm Comfort Extension Link, Manufacture Rolex Caliber 3136 Perpetual Mechanical Self-Winding Movement with Paramagnetic Blue Parachrom Hairspring & High-Performance Paraflex Shock Absorbers.
The Rolex Datejust II 41mm represents one of the most distinctive chapters in the modern evolution of the Datejust line. Produced for a relatively short period of time, this reference marked Rolex’s first true expansion of the iconic Datejust into a bold 41mm case. While today’s Datejust 41 carries the same numerical size designation, the Datejust II wears noticeably larger due to its broader lugs, thicker case profile, and more pronounced wrist presence. When Rolex later refined the model and introduced the current Datejust 41, the proportions were subtly scaled back to return closer to the classic Datejust silhouette. That makes the Datejust II a unique and transitional reference — the only time Rolex produced the Datejust with this stronger, more muscular architecture.
In many respects, this is the largest and most commanding Datejust Rolex has ever made. The dial-to-bezel ratio, the solid stance on the wrist, and the confident geometry give it a presence that feels closer to the sport line, while still maintaining the unmistakable elegance of the Datejust family.
This particular example elevates that presence even further with its 18kt white gold fluted bezel and silver diamond dial. The diamond hour markers add refinement without overpowering the watch, striking that perfect balance between statement and sophistication. Under the hood, the Rolex Caliber 3136 delivers the reliability and precision expected from the brand, complete with the Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers.
Collectors increasingly recognize the Datejust II as more than just a discontinued model — it is a short-lived, purposefully bold era in Rolex history. Its proportions were never replicated again in quite the same way. For those who appreciate the intersection of classic Rolex heritage and modern wrist presence, the Rolex Datejust II 41mm stands in a category of its own. Reference No. 116334
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