Rolex Datejust 36 Comparison: Exploring the Differences Between the Models

Rolex Datejust 36 Comparison: Exploring the Differences Between the Models
April 3, 2023 6 min read
Rolex Datejust 36 Comparison: Exploring the Differences Between the Models

Below is a reference chart for the Rolex Datejust 36. This chart provides information on each watch's reference number, movement, and features. If you're unfamiliar with some of the watch-related terms used in the chart, we recommend checking out our comprehensive Watch Glossary. Additionally, if you're unsure about the location of a certain part on the watch, our Rolex Datejust Diagram can be a helpful resource too.

 

1970s - 2000s

YEAR

1977 - 1988

1970s - 1990s

1988 - 2005

1988 - 2005

1980s - 2000s

1989 - 2005

REFERENCE

16013

16018

16203

16233

16234 

16200

MOVEMENT

3035

3035

3035/3135

3035/3135

3035/3135

3035/3135

LUG HOLE

Holes

No Holes

Holes/No Holes

Holes/No Holes

Holes/No Holes

Holes/No Holes

CRYSTAL

Acrylic

Acrylic/Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

LUG FINISH

Brushed

Brushed

Brushed

Brushed

Brushed

Brushed

ENGRAVED REHAUT

No

No

No

No

No

No

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 16013 Wristwatch with a blue Arabic dial and Oyster braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 16013 Wristwatch with a blue Arabic dial and Oyster bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 16013

 

A gallery shot of the yellow gold Rolex Datejust 16018 Wristwatch with a Chevrolet Jubilee Diamond dial and Jubilee braceletA gallery shot of the yellow gold Rolex Datejust 16018 Wristwatch with a Chevrolet Jubilee Diamond dial and Jubilee bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 16018

 

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 16234 Wristwatch with a silver dial and Oyster braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 16234 Wristwatch with a silver dial and Oyster bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 16234

 

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 16200 Wristwatch with a blue dial and Oyster braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 16200 Wristwatch with a blue dial and Oyster bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 16200

 

2000s - 2010s

YEAR

2004- 2018

2004 - 2019

2004 - 2019

2004 - 2019

2004 - 2019

 

REFERENCE

116238

116234

116203

116233

116200

 

MOVEMENT

3135

3135

3135

3135

3135

 

LUG HOLE

No Holes

No Holes

No Holes

No Holes

No Holes

 

CRYSTAL

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

LUG FINISH

Polished

Polished

Polished

Polished

Polished

ENGRAVED REHAUT

No/Yes

No/Yes

No/Yes

No/Yes

No/Yes

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116233 Wristwatch with a white Roman dial and Jubilee braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116233 Wristwatch with a white Roman dial and Jubilee bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 116233

 

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116234 Wristwatch with a silver/gray bullseye dial and Jubilee braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116234 Wristwatch with a silver/gray bullseye dial and Jubilee bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 116234

 

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116238 Wristwatch with a champagne diamond dial and Jubilee braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116238 Wristwatch with a champagne diamond dial and Jubilee bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 116238

 

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116200 Wristwatch with an Ivory Jubilee Arabic dial and Oyster braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 116200 Wristwatch with an Ivory Jubilee Arabic dial and Oyster bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 116200

 

2010s - NOW

YEAR

2019 - NOW

2019 - NOW

2019 - NOW

2019 - NOW

2019 - NOW

REFERENCE

126200

126234

126203

126233

126283

MOVEMENT

3235

3235

3235

3235

3235

LUG HOLE

No Holes

No Holes

No Holes

No Holes

No Holes

CRYSTAL

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphire

LUG FINISH

Polished

Polished

Polished

Polished

Polished

ENGRAVED REHAUT

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 126233 Wristwatch with a black dial and Oyster braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 126233 Wristwatch with a black dial and Oyster bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 126233

 

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 126200 Wristwatch with a blue fluted motif dial and Oyster braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 126200 Wristwatch with a blue fluted motif dial and Oyster bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 126200

 

A gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 126234 wristwatch with a blue fluted motif dial and Jubilee braceletA gallery shot of the Rolex Datejust 126234 wristwatch with a blue fluted motif dial and Jubilee bracelet

Rolex Datejust 36 126234

 

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