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Wimbledon
Wimbledon is not an official Rolex name. It is what collectors call the Datejust with a slate dial and green Roman numerals, after the colours of the Championships that Rolex has timed since 1978. The dial runs across several references rather than one: the 41mm 126334 and 126333, the 41mm 126300, and the 36mm 126234. Fluted bezel or smooth, Oyster bracelet or Jubilee — the dial is the constant, and it is what people are actually asking for. It has become the default choice for a first serious Datejust, and demand has run ahead of supply for several years. We stock it in both 41mm and 36mm.
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Pre-owned Rolex Wimbledon
Wimbledon is not an official Rolex name. It is what collectors call the Datejust with a slate dial and green Roman numerals, after the colours of the Championships that Rolex has timed since 1978. Rolex itself lists the dial as slate Roman.
The dial runs across several references rather than one: in 41mm the 126334, 126333, 126331 and 126300, and in 36mm the 126234, 126233, 126231 and 126200. Fluted bezel or smooth, Oyster bracelet or Jubilee — the dial is the constant, and it is what people are actually asking for.
One dial, many references
Because the slate Roman dial is an option rather than a model, the reference number tells you about the case and bezel, not the dial. In 41mm, the 126334 is Oystersteel with a white gold fluted bezel, the 126300 is the smooth-bezel steel version, the 126333 is steel and yellow gold, and the 126331 is steel and Everose. The 36mm references follow the same pattern. Any of them can be a Wimbledon, and none of them is only a Wimbledon.
Choosing a size and a bezel
The 41mm is the default request and the easier one to find; the 36mm suits smaller wrists and is the more traditional proportion. The fluted bezel adds light and formality, the smooth bezel keeps the watch quiet. The Jubilee bracelet is the classic Datejust pairing; the Oyster makes it sportier. None of these choices affects the movement — current references use the calibre 3235 with roughly 70 hours of power reserve.
What to check
Confirm the green of the numerals is even across the dial and that the slate has no blotching, which shows up under angled light rather than straight on. Check the fluted bezel for dings, as white gold marks more easily than steel. Establish the bracelet type and the box and papers position before agreeing a price.
Related collections
Browse the wider Datejust collection, the Datejust 41 and Datejust 36, or the Celebration dial and turquoise Oyster Perpetuals if it is the dial rather than the model you are drawn to.
Frequently asked questions
A Datejust with a slate dial and green Roman numerals. It is a collector nickname, not a Rolex model name — Rolex calls the dial slate Roman.
In 41mm, the 126334, 126333, 126331 and 126300. In 36mm, the 126234, 126233, 126231 and 126200. The reference describes the case and bezel; the dial is an option.
The slate and green match the Championships’ colours. Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper at Wimbledon since 1978.
The 41mm is asked for far more often. The 36mm is the more traditional Datejust proportion and suits a smaller wrist.
No. Fluted, smooth or two-tone, the same slate Roman dial is available across the range.
