Watch Almanac
Rolex

Datejust 36

Ref. 126234

Case diameter
36 mm
Manufacturer spec
Lug-to-lug
43.3 mm
Measured in a published review
Thickness
12 mm
Measured in a published review
Lug width
20 mm
Measured in a published review

Retail price $10,100 (US, Oct 2026)

Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 43.3 mm

How the Datejust 36 wears

Its lugs add 7.3 mm to the 36 mm case, close to the 7.1 mm typical across the almanac, so its diameter is a fair guide to how it wears.

On our fit model it sits best on wrists from 6.25" to 7.25" (15.9–18.4 cm); below 6.25" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.

At 12 mm thick it is thicker than 75% of the 56 other dress watches we've measured, so expect it to sit tall on the wrist.

Its 20 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 104 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.

Will the Datejust 36 fit your wrist?

With a 43.3 mm lug-to-lug, here is how it wears across common wrist sizes. We estimate the flat top of each wrist from its circumference; measure yours for a closer answer in the fit finder.

WristFlat width (est.)Fit
6"47.2 mmSnug, lugs near the edge
6.5"51.2 mmIdeal fit
7"55.1 mmIdeal fit
7.5"59.1 mmWears small
8"63 mmWears small

Specifications

Reference
126234
Collection
Datejust
Status
In production
Introduced
2018
Case material
White Rolesor (Oystersteel and 18k white gold bezel)
Crystal
sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
fluted, 18k white gold
Dial
silver (varies by variant)
Strap / bracelet
Jubilee bracelet, five-piece links, Oysterclasp with Easylink
Style
Dress, Everyday

Movement

Caliber
Rolex 3235
Type
automatic
Power reserve
70 hours
Frequency
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Jewels
31
Accuracy
-2/+2 s/day (Superlative Chronometer)

8 other watches use the Rolex 3235

Takes 20 mm straps. See other 20 mm watches and straps.

More Datejust references

Watches that wear the same size

Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.

Same 20 mm lug width

All 20 mm watches

These take the same straps as the Datejust 36.

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