This replica Datejust 126333-0017 41mm pairs a 41mm Oystersteel case with a yellow gold fluted bezel and matching gold elements on the bracelet. The 126333 reference is the two-tone steel-and-gold configuration of the current 41mm Datejust, and the “-0017” dial variant positions this particular watch within a family that spans more than a dozen dial options. Two-tone Datejust references dominated Rolex sales through the 1980s and 1990s, and the 126333 continues that tradition with updated internals including the caliber 3235 automatic movement and its 70-hour power reserve.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 41mm
• Case material: Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: yellow gold fluted
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops lens
• Bracelet: Oyster or Jubilee (steel and gold links)
• Movement: automatic, caliber 3235 type
• Water resistance: 100 meters
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date

The yellow gold center links, crown, and bezel create a warm contrast against the steel outer links and case sides. Finishing quality on the polished gold surfaces is critical because two-tone designs expose any inconsistency between metal colors immediately.

Caliber Breakdown

The 3235 movement inside the 126333 replaced the 3135 that powered the previous-generation 116333. Beyond the headline 70-hour reserve, the newer caliber uses a Chronergy escapement with nickel-phosphorus geometry and a paramagnetic hairspring. These changes make the movement less sensitive to magnetic fields encountered in daily wear. The rolex datejust two tone replica segment pays close attention to these generational shifts, since movement specification directly affects how the watch performs day to day. For a comparison within the 41mm range, see the 126234-0049 in 36mm which shares the same movement but drops to a single-metal case. The full Datejust collection covers every size and metal combination currently available.

How It Compares

Against the all-steel 126300 and the steel-with-white-gold 126334, the 126333 occupies the warmest end of the 41mm spectrum. Yellow gold reads differently from Everose, projecting a more traditional luxury signal that connects directly to the Datejust models of the 1980s. If you want a 41mm Datejust with visible gold presence but without the full-gold weight and warmth of a Day-Date, the 126333 is the reference that fills that space. This replica Datejust 126333-0017 41mm delivers that specific two-tone character in the largest current Datejust case size.