Among the declinations proposed by Rolex for the new Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 models, the most original one features an olive green dial with a palm leaf motif. As it should be, behind every decision of the House of the Crown there is always a well thought out and motivated reason. I like to think that behind this new “face” inspired by tropical forests there is, in addition to riding the wave of “green, color of the year 2021”, the desire to draw attention to the theme of sustainability, climate change and the protection of biodiversity. If that were one of the intentions, they would have hit the target with me. Tropical forests, even if they occupy “only” 7% of the land, contain more than half of all animal and plant species in the world and play a fundamental role in combating climate change. They are huge natural carbon sinks capable of absorbing large quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Unfortunately, as global warming increases, forests are losing their ability to absorb CO2 and, consequently, their ability to contain climate change is reduced. According to the US biologist E. O. Wilson, the extinction of 35-40,000 species every year (100 species per day) is being caused, thanks to deforestation. 86% of mammal and bird species see their very survival compromised. The loss of biodiversity also affects humans: indigenous peoples are deprived of their source of livelihood and with deforestation the risk of floods and landslides also increases. To date, we have already lost more than half of the tropical forests, defined as the green lung of the planet.

Returning to our new Datejust 36, the 36mm Oyster case is guaranteed waterproof to 100 meters and is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy. The closed caseback is screwed down with a special tool so that only Rolex-enabled watchmakers can access the movement. The Twinlock winding crown is screwed down and equipped with a double waterproofing system. The olive green dial, shiny and with palm leaves motif, has the Cyclops magnifying glass on the date window with double anti-reflective treatment at 3 o’clock and is protected by scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The indexes, like the hands except for the seconds, are filled with Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence of blue emission).

Its beating mechanical heart is the automatic caliber 3235 (blue paramagnetic Parachrom hairspring, replica Rolex terminal curve, Perpetual rotor, seconds stop, 28,800 alt./hour, large balance wheel with variable inertia, Paraflex shockproof device, paramagnetic anchor and escape wheel. in Chronergy nickel-phosphorus with optimized performance, power reserve of about 70 hours). Entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, this bidirectional self-winding mechanical movement with a Perpetual rotor was unveiled in 2015 and introduced in the model starting in 2018.

The Rolex reference 126200 is paired with the sturdy three-row Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel. Developed in the late 1930s, the Oyster bracelet now features the Oysterclasp with folding clasp and Easylink quick extension link. Like all Rolex replica watches, the new Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 also boasts the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. These certification tests ensure its performance in terms of accuracy (–2 / + 2 seconds per day), water resistance, automatic winding and autonomy. Will the palm trees on a green background conquer the Maison’s admirers like the brightly colored Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36? Time will give us the answer.