Rolex has released its 2026 Watches and Wonders collection, and as always, it doesn’t take long to get a sense of where the conversation is heading. After weeks of speculation and a brief teaser that hinted at something slightly out of the ordinary, the full line-up leans into what Rolex does best, steady, considered updates with the occasional twist, and this year that comes through as a celebration of the Oyster case’s 100th anniversary, led by an Oyster Perpetual with a “100 years” signature that’s set to cause a stir. Rolex has a habit of making smaller changes that take a bit longer to register, but end up mattering just as much over time, and with the Daytona, that approach is very much in play. At the other end of the spectrum, the Yacht-Master II makes a return, this time with a far more dramatic update, sitting alongside a broader set of Rolex releases for 2026 that we need to dive into. So, without further ado, let’s get to it.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41, 36, 31 “100 Years”
- To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Oyster case, Rolex has unveiled a very special centenary Oyster Perpetual; it comes in both 41mm, 36mm, and 31mm models, pairing a stainless steel case and bracelet with a yellow gold bezel and crown, which features the “100” signature.
- The new OP features a slate grey sunray dial, complete with a green Rolex logo, green hour plots, and gold dial furniture.
- Finally, the celebratory Oyster Perpetual features a “100 years” inscription at 6 o’clock on the dial, in place of the usual Swiss-made marking.
Rolex Yacht-Master II
- The Yacht-Master II returns with a huge update: a completely redesigned case, with an all-new movement to operate the Regatta chronograph.
- Available in Oystersteel or yellow gold, with a singular white dial, the watch is finished with a blue cerachrom bezel, now without the Yacht-Master II markings.
- Powering the watch is the all-new calibre 4162, which features a programmable countdown which appears on the dial as a flange, plus a small seconds dial at 6 o’clock.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
- A new Daytona has been revealed, combining an Oystersteel case with platinum components to create a Rolesium construction, a first for this model.
- It features a stainless steel middle case, paired with a platinum exhibition caseback and a new anthracite-finished bezel, which also features a new cerachrom insert, featuring horizontally aligned tachymeter engravings, in keeping with original, vintage references.
- The Daytona in Rolesium features a white enamel dial with matching sub-dials.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36, 34, and 28
- The Oyster Perpetual 36 has been treated to an insanely vibrant, multicoloured Jubilee-motif dial, made up of the letters that spell ROLEX, said to celebrate the brand’s inventiveness and dial-making artistry.
- There’s a new Oyster Perpetual 28, fashioned from solid 18-carat yellow gold and featuring a green stone lacquer dial adorned with three hour markers set in heliotrope, a green natural stone.
- Finally, rounding out the OP’s is the new 34, which is also available in yellow gold, but also 18-carat Everose gold, with the addition of several dial finishes such as turquoise, mother-of-pearl, black and blue, all with three hour markers finished in a natural stone that pairs with the dial finish.
Rolex Datejust 41
- While the Datejust itself remains largely unchanged, we at least have a new dial to choose from, which is sure to be an immediate hit.
- Initially seen on the Day-Date, the new dial for the Datejust 41 is in a green ombré, featuring a deep green gradient to black at the edges.
- This new dial is exclusive to the Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white Rolesor (white-gold fluted bezel) configurations.
Rolex Day-Date
- Rolex introduces a brand-new alloy to its catalogue for an exclusive version of the Day-Date, called Jubilee gold.
- The new 18-carat gold alloy is developed and produced in-house and brings a new look to the Day-Date, with glowing tones of tender yellow, warm grey and soft pink.
- For this very special Day-Date, Rolex has opted for a luscious light green aventurine dial.