Rolex Wimbledon

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About the Rolex Wimbledon

The Rolex Wimbledon is the collector nickname for the Rolex Datejust with the slate-grey sunburst dial and green-outlined Roman numerals. Unlike most Rolex nicknames, the Wimbledon is not a single reference. It is a dial configuration that appears across many current Datejust 41 and Datejust 36 references, and it originally debuted on the discontinued Datejust II in 2009. The nickname comes from Rolex's role as Official Timekeeper of The Championships at Wimbledon since 1978 and the dial's visual echo of Centre Court's grass, reinforced in 2022 when Rolex ambassador Roger Federer was photographed courtside at Wimbledon wearing this exact configuration. WatchGuys carries authenticated pre-owned and unworn Wimbledon Datejust watches across all sizes and materials, each backed by a 2-year warranty.

What Is the Rolex Wimbledon?

The Rolex Wimbledon is the collector nickname for any Rolex Datejust fitted with the slate-grey sunburst dial and green-outlined Roman numerals. The dial is not exclusive to a single reference or bezel configuration. It appears across the current Datejust 41 and Datejust 36 lineups in stainless steel, two-tone Yellow Rolesor, and two-tone Everose Rolesor, with either a smooth or fluted bezel and either the Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. All current-production Wimbledon Datejusts run the Caliber 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve, a 4Hz beat rate, and Rolex's Chronergy escapement. Previous-generation Wimbledon Datejust II references (116334 and 116333 from 2009 to 2016) ran the Caliber 3136 with a 48-hour power reserve. Rolex has never officially used the "Wimbledon" name. It is a collector term that emerged from the combination of Rolex's tournament partnership and the dial's grass-court colorway.

The Wimbledon Championships Connection (Since 1978)

Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper of The Championships at Wimbledon, held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, since 1978. That partnership is one of the oldest active Rolex tournament sponsorships and predates the Wimbledon dial by more than three decades. When Rolex introduced the slate-grey-with-green-Roman-numerals dial on the Datejust II in 2009, collectors immediately connected the visual cues (slate like overcast London skies, green like Centre Court grass) to the tournament. The nickname was reinforced in 2022 when Roger Federer, a Rolex ambassador since 2006 and one of the most decorated players in Wimbledon history, was photographed courtside at the tournament wearing a Datejust 41 with this exact dial configuration. That image crystallized the nickname in modern collector consciousness and drove a meaningful bump in secondary-market demand.

Wimbledon Dial by Reference: Datejust 41, Datejust 36, and Datejust II

The Wimbledon dial is currently offered on seven major Datejust references across two sizes. In the Datejust 41, the dial appears on ref. 126300 (all Oystersteel, smooth bezel), ref. 126334 (Oystersteel with 18k white gold fluted bezel), ref. 126333 (Yellow Rolesor two-tone), and ref. 126331 (Everose Rolesor two-tone). In the Datejust 36, the same dial appears on ref. 126200 (steel, smooth), ref. 126234 (steel with white gold fluted bezel), ref. 126233 (Yellow Rolesor), and ref. 126231 (Everose Rolesor). The dial also lives on the discontinued Datejust II (2009 to 2016) across ref. 116334 (where it originally debuted) and ref. 116333. For the complete Datejust generational landscape, see our Rolex Datejust Buyer's Guide.

Rolex Wimbledon Price

Pre-owned Rolex Wimbledon prices at WatchGuys typically range from $10,000 to $22,000+, driven by reference, size, case material, bezel, bracelet, and condition. The 36mm steel 126200 Wimbledon starts at the lower end around $10,000 to $12,000. The 41mm steel 126300 trades between $11,000 and $14,000. Steel-with-white-gold-fluted-bezel references (126234 and 126334) sit at roughly $13,000 to $17,000. Two-tone Yellow Rolesor references (126233 and 126333) sit toward the top at $15,000 to $22,000+. The Wimbledon dial typically commands a premium over other dial configurations in the same reference, and Jubilee bracelet examples usually trade slightly higher than Oyster. For live market context, see our Rolex Market Report.

Dial Design Details: Slate, Green, and the Single Baton at 9

The dial is the whole identity of the watch. The base is a slate-grey sunburst finish that reads almost metallic in direct light and shifts toward deeper charcoal in dimmer conditions. Eleven Roman numerals sit on the dial in black enamel, each outlined in a rich green that nods to Wimbledon grass. The twelfth position, at nine o'clock, is a single Chromalight luminous baton instead of a Roman numeral, which gives the dial an off-balance anchor point and provides the only lumed element on the face. The hour and minute hands are also lumed with Chromalight. This is a deliberate design trade-off. The Wimbledon is not the best Datejust for low-light legibility, but the single baton at nine gives the eye a consistent reference point in the dark, and the Roman-numeral-heavy layout delivers a dressy, formal presence the standard Datejust stick-index dials cannot match.

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Common Questions

Rolex Wimbledon FAQ

• What Is the Rolex Wimbledon?

  The Rolex Wimbledon is the collector nickname for any Rolex Datejust fitted with the slate-grey sunburst dial and green-outlined Roman numerals. The dial is not exclusive to a single reference. It appears across the current Datejust 41 and Datejust 36 lineups in stainless steel, two-tone Yellow Rolesor, and two-tone Everose Rolesor, and it originally debuted on the discontinued Datejust II in 2009. All current-production Wimbledon Datejusts run the Caliber 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve. Rolex has never officially used the Wimbledon name. It is a collector term.

• How Much Does a Rolex Wimbledon Cost?

  Pre-owned Rolex Wimbledon prices at WatchGuys typically range from $10,000 to $22,000+. The 36mm steel 126200 starts at $10,000 to $12,000. The 41mm steel 126300 trades at $11,000 to $14,000. Steel-with-white-gold-fluted-bezel references (126234, 126334) sit at $13,000 to $17,000. Two-tone Yellow Rolesor references (126233, 126333) reach $15,000 to $22,000+. The Wimbledon dial typically commands a premium over other dial configurations in the same reference, and Jubilee bracelet examples usually trade slightly higher than Oyster bracelet examples.

• Why Is It Called the Rolex Wimbledon?

  The nickname comes from two overlapping sources. Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper of The Championships at Wimbledon since 1978, one of the oldest active Rolex tournament partnerships. The dial's slate-grey base and green-outlined Roman numerals visually evoke the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The name was reinforced in 2022 when Roger Federer, a Rolex ambassador since 2006, was photographed courtside at Wimbledon wearing a Datejust 41 with this exact dial configuration. Rolex itself has never officially used the Wimbledon name.

• Which Datejust References Have the Wimbledon Dial?

  In the current Datejust 41, the Wimbledon dial appears on refs. 126300 (all steel, smooth bezel), 126334 (steel with white gold fluted bezel), 126333 (Yellow Rolesor), and 126331 (Everose Rolesor). In the current Datejust 36, the same dial appears on refs. 126200, 126234, 126233, and 126231 with the same corresponding bezel and material options. The dial also lives on the discontinued Datejust II (2009 to 2016), specifically refs. 116334 (where it originally debuted) and 116333. All combinations are available on either the Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.

• Does the Wimbledon Dial Have Lume?

  Only minimally. The Roman numerals on the Wimbledon dial are applied black enamel with green outlines, and like most Rolex Roman numeral dials, they contain no luminous material. The only lumed element on the face is a single Chromalight baton marker at the nine o'clock position, which replaces what would otherwise be the Roman numeral IX. The hour and minute hands are also lumed. This is a deliberate design trade-off, meaning the Wimbledon is not the best Datejust for low-light legibility, but the single baton at nine does give the eye a consistent reference point in the dark.

• What Is the Best Wimbledon Configuration?

  The most popular current-production configuration is the 41mm steel 126334 with the white gold fluted bezel on the Jubilee bracelet. It balances the larger modern case size, the dressy fluted bezel, and the bracelet most collectors associate with the classic Datejust look. For buyers who prefer the original Datejust proportion, the 36mm 126234 in the same configuration is the most traditional choice and currently the strongest appreciator in the Datejust 36 lineup. Two-tone buyers typically gravitate toward the 126333 or 126331 on Jubilee for the full classic Rolesor aesthetic.

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