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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 vs Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 has a 4.2 mm longer lug-to-lug than the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 (47.3 mm vs 43.1 mm).

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 has a 5 mm larger case than the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 (41 mm vs 36 mm).

Their thickness is effectively the same (11.7 mm vs 11.8 mm).

On our fit model the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 suits 6"–7.25" wrists and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 6.75"–8", so the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 is the better choice for a smaller wrist.

Lug widths differ (20 mm vs 21 mm), so straps don't swap.

At US retail the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 costs $300 more ($7,050 vs $6,750).

On your wrist

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 43.1 mm
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 47.3 mm

Side by side

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41
Reference126000134300
Case diameter36 mm41 mm
Lug-to-lug43.1 mm47.3 mm
Thickness11.7 mm11.8 mm
Lug width20 mm21 mm
Water resistance100 m100 m
MovementRolex 3230 (automatic)Rolex 3230 (automatic)
Power reserve70 hours70 hours
Crystalsapphiresapphire
StyleEverydayEveryday
Retail (US)$6,750$7,050