Nicknamed the “Wimbledon” in tribute to Rolex’s partnership with The Championships that has spanned nearly half a century. The slate “Wimbledon” dial Datejust 41 carries the spirit of the courts where Roger Federer raised the trophy after his record eighth title. Perfect for a collector who likes history behind their pieces.
Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. The slate gray sunray dial steals the show, shifting like a mood ring between charcoal and silver as the wrist moves. The signature green Roman numerals pop out like fresh grass on Court 1. The 18K white gold fluted bezel is the stealth-wealth flex of the watch world. The three-link Oyster bracelet pulls off the same trick as the case itself, alternating between brushed satin outer links and a polished mirror center.
Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date. The screw-down crown unscrews counterclockwise and allows you to manually wind the watch in the first position. Pulling the crown out one click activates the quickset date function, allowing the date window to adjust independently. Pulling the crown out one more click lets you adjust the time while stopping the seconds hand for precise time setting. Chromalight lume on the hands and hour markers glows blue in darker lighting conditions for added visibility.
Comes as a complete set, double-boxed with warranty card, warranty wallet, manual, Rolex white and green hangtag.
Monday board meetings, Friday dinner dates, Sunday brunch. One watch covers all of it, and it remains one of the most recognizable references in modern Rolex. For the collector who wants one watch that does it all, or the first-time buyer ready to skip the entry-level path and land on something with real horological storytelling, this is the pick.