Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Turquoise Hands-On! 126000 Tiffany Blue Stella Dial Rolex OP Review
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The Oyster Perpetual range received a dramatic update in 2020. Rolex retired the 39mm size for the entire range, and also introduced quite a few new lively dial executions. Five new notable colours being, candy pink, yellow, green, coral red, and turquoise. Today we have a look at the OP in 36mm with the Turquoise dial.
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Important Changes
1:00 Essential details in 60 seconds
2:08 Caliber
2:44 Dial
3:38 Case and Bracelet
5:12 Wrist Experience
6:30 Conclusion
Пікірлер: 180
Subbed because of the intro and nice pacing. Well produced and informative without deep-diving into the details too far and losing the audience; well done.
I think this colour is THE most ledgeable of all the colours. No matter what the ambient light is doing, you'll be able to see the hands on this watch. Fantastic, thank you!
@degriff
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the kind feedback! 🙏
Love the intro! Great cinematography!
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Thomas, great to hear!
Very nice review, have been looking at that colour. I enjoyed it!
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Michael, great to read! From this series, I also liked the yellow one (if it can help) :-)
Superb review - very well produced video. Thanks.
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Karwing! Much appreciate the kind feedback 🙌
Great video! I am genuinely impressed. I have the previous gen op36 and I like it more than the new ones because of the wider lugs. It is more masculine in my opinion. But I guess that helps on the “sporty” side. There is probably more “dressy” upside in the new updated gen
It looks stunning in turquoise, haven’t seen it in the flesh but I’m sure I’m gonna love it. I had the opportunity to try the green OP 36 that was stunning! Awesome video, thanks for sharing ! Cheers !
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! These should be popping up around the boutiques right about now again in our area
Really exceptional work, great quality video. I like the inclusion of the extension on the clasp for this new model. I have the previous generation OP36 and the only thing I would change about it is the lack of on the fly adjustment
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! The previous gen is a stellar watch as well, came so very close to get the black dial one (in 36) not too long ago. The easy link is very useful, but, one can live without it ;-)
Thanks for posting.
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome, thank you for watching!
Waiting list 👌🏼
Great review. This Tiffany Blue dial is my favour colour out of all the available colours. 36mm looks just right on your wrist.
@milsub59
Жыл бұрын
Can't you spell turquoise?
Great video again 👌
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Michael, super appreciate it!
A very well done video. Best ive seen in a while. I agree, if I only had one Rolex. It wouldn't be the coloured dial. Living in New Mexico with all the native Americans making jewelry. The turquoise blue would fit in fine. With my Rolex GMT, day date, along with my oyster 126000 with the black dial.i would buy one on the spot.
Absolutely stunner piece, love it!
Honestly I'm leaning back towards 36mm as the perfect size for a watch, anything bigger always seems sort of clunky for me. 40-44mm is too easy to smack on things, and weighs a little too much to be comfortable.
@Heshkinp
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed dj 41 is a wall clock size
@michalremis
2 жыл бұрын
For me it’s especially the OP because it is a simple watch and simple watch dial so no reason for it to be big. Big OP is like these huge air intakes on an electric car.
@KetoCaNa
Жыл бұрын
Yep, selling my 41 and getting two 36mm
Great video & just subscribed 😃
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Khun Cho! Much appreciate the feedback and the sub :-D
Spot on review. I agree with everything you said. My favorite dial color is yellow. I think 36mm OP Stellas going to be more collectible than 41mm. I heard that Rolex produced 4 times less of 36mm compared to 41mm.
@NaNa-wj8tw
Жыл бұрын
But the 36mm is currently available so that is irrelevant seeing the 41mm production was halted.
Turquoise is also nice, I love black one!!
The light blue "Tiffany" one is the most expensive right now cause of the grey market thing. It's left to be seen which color dial will be the most valuable in the future
Beautiful watch
This is the perfect size. Would have loved to see how straps look with the thinner lugs tho
@Jabber-ig3iw
3 жыл бұрын
Vitero perfect size for children or people with dainty lady wrists. Looks silly on everyone else.
@vitero5745
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jabber-ig3iw hahaha sorry a few millimeters can break your fragile masculinity love 😘
@ballaz7307
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jabber-ig3iw You Don’t Know Anything about Watches lmao
@alphaviet6428
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jabber-ig3iw grow up
The OP 34 in silver will be my next watch if I don't die of old age first, waiting for it.
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
34mm shouldn't have any waiting list, you'll be fine :-)
I just bought mine yesterday size 36 also. It looks and feels amazing, thank you for your review.
@yasarmo
3 жыл бұрын
In the turquoise? What do you think about it? I’ve seen people say it looks feminine but I’m tempted by it.
@stonec2166
3 жыл бұрын
@@yasarmo it’s a watch that can be worn by both men and women so to classify it feminine does it a disservice. I personally feel if you like something wear the hell out of it regardless what other people think.
@yasarmo
3 жыл бұрын
Yes true. I’m just a bit conscience like that.... saying that, I’ve had a look on Chrono24, they’re going for nearly 3 times the retail so there must be a huge demand for them.
I’m wondering why the new colours aren’t available in the 34mm
I prefer a date function, but entry level
Love that blue color. Looks so original but not tacky at all.
@PeterZandorff
3 жыл бұрын
Precisely, and other MEN will LOVE YOU when YOU wear it....
@subiediaries6157
3 жыл бұрын
@@PeterZandorff lmao, damn thats why i wouldnt get this color but its cleannnn
I bought 41mm silver dial and extremely happy with them
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Rightly so, these are great watches! Congratulations with your new watch 👍
36mm is the right size ! 41 is beautiful but it's too big
@kentishmale1969
3 жыл бұрын
Not for me, I'd say that that 36 is far too small for my wrist
Superb video and fantastic intro as usual! Getting rid of the 39mm is mindblowing, I don't get that move at all..
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
39mm is now only possible in steel for the Explorer. I wonder what that means.. doubling down on 39mm for the (I suppose soon to be) updated Explorer? Or will that also get upsized/downsized?
Nice video. What case are you using for the watch in the beginning of the video?
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking. These are our watch pouches, you can check them via shop.atelierdegriff.com 👍 These are intended for watches on straps though, not really watches on bracelets (but it worked for the video:-))
Your video is one of the better made video on 2020 Rolex OP. Close up of rehaut confirmed my inquisitiveness that the serial # has been etched by laser on rehaut at 6 o'clock. Turquoise? Rolex fans call it Tiffany blue. One watch pundit declared the Red Coral dial will command highest premium; too garish 4 me, tho. Tif blue is good; black dial is always in style
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
thank you! Black is always in style, that's for sure
I just picked up the OP31 on turquoise for my wife and the colour is absolutely stunning. Even more striking in person, it’s probably the only ladies watch I’ve ever been excited about lol..
Elegant watch ! Elegant size !
Perfect,timeless size for men.
Very nice!!!! In your opinion, how does the size and fit compare to your Explorer 39mm?
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Despite a small 3mm difference, the 39mm explorer to me wears considerably larger 🤷♂️ the 36 feels super compact whereas the 39 has some extra room to breathe
imagine if omega made aqua terras with these same dial colors plus a purple dial that would be amazing!!!
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
hah, totally!
That color is beautiful!
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
I think so too! :-)
Come on, the watch is nice but can we talk about that awesome De Griff shirt ?
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
hah :-D Thank you for the nice words! It is similar in construction and materials to the other retro styled shirt which appears in the other videos. As this is a more elaborate print, been testing how well the print holds up after a few washes. It is sized MEDIUM by the way :-D
Great watch but already they are not available anywhere. The AD I called won't even let me order one. And you have these grey market ripoff price-gouging flippers now charging up to THREE TIMES the retail cost. It's insane. I mean seriously? It used to be just the sports watches that were unattainable but now even the basic OP's have fallen into this silly Rolex marketing supply and demand black hole. A person who wants to buy a Rolex at MSRP should be able to find and buy one without bending over for these greedy flippers.
@PeterZandorff
3 жыл бұрын
Correct, there´s also "waiting lists" for Rolex GAY/SOYBOY watches now.....
People paying 15k for this are nuts.
@degenkitty6029
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone who paid 15k for this 11 months ago can sell it now for around 26K. 73.3% increase in value in less than a year.
@maestro200377
2 жыл бұрын
It’s around 33K now…
@JoseAngelCorona8
4 ай бұрын
How about 6k?
Imagine buying this watch 5k at retail and then selling it for 40k after 2 years
What blazer are you wearing? Looks pretty good!
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
This is a very old Polo jacket, for sure no longer sold I'm afraid
My wrist is 7.1/4" My skin is Dark Brown. I think the 36mm, Turquoise is Perfect Blend to my complexion.
Obnontanium 🤣🤣🤣 My wife love it ...she is very happy with the new OP "Tiffany blue"
@MrMooseful
3 жыл бұрын
Unobtanium is a secret alloy, rumored to consist of 25% marketing hype, 25% fear of missing out, 25% distilled tears of sorrow from potential clients not allowed to buy the watch they want, and 25% distilled tears of joy of your AD as they laugh all the way to the bank :-D
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMooseful haha
@mohnnadmercedes8246
3 жыл бұрын
How did you get it !
Tiffany 🔝
I sometimes wear a dress that matches the turquoise dial perfectly.
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
😁
OP36 is so unique. Beautiful and it wears more like 38mm
@degriff
Жыл бұрын
Yes the bright color does add some visual “size” to it all 👍
Is 36mm the new 39mm or do you jump up to 41mm instead?
@MrMooseful
3 жыл бұрын
I'd vote 36!
@yashav2949
3 жыл бұрын
Depending on wrist size. Over 7" - I'd recommend going 41mm.
@Jay-xr3sb
3 жыл бұрын
I hear the 41mm is really a 39mm. Probably just 0.3mm bigger
@Jay-xr3sb
3 жыл бұрын
@M m even the 39mm wore large on me, its all dial
@leyay7540
3 жыл бұрын
36 is the classic!
It is interesting to me that on the Rolex website they have the 36 mm listed as a women’s size but they have 36 mm Datejust listed as a men’s size
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Not too long ago, my AD also thought I was mad asking for a 36mm… Surely I had to go up a size for the men’s watches…
There is something badass about smaller watches. I’m wearing 36mm on my 7.25 wrist everyday.
I always liked the minimalist design of the OP, however, the double markers at the 3, 6 and 9 should return to singles as the previous models were. It just looks better that way. Other than that small dislike, it's a fine piece. Aso, basic black would be the way to go.
@valengreymoon5623
3 жыл бұрын
@A. B. It dors go with everything though.
@jeffroutledge9153
3 жыл бұрын
I think only the 39mm OP had the single batons didn't it? I'm pretty sure the previous OP 36mm had double batons.
@valengreymoon5623
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffroutledge9153 The 39 had single, and I believe the 36 did as well, though I'm not entirely sure.
@jeffroutledge9153
3 жыл бұрын
@@valengreymoon5623 I got curious and went back and looked at some pics I had of the previous OP's. The 34mm had single batons, the 36mm had doubles and the 39mm singles. Not sure why they weren't all the same. I wish the new one still came in white though. That color looked classy and more of an every day color. .
@valengreymoon5623
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffroutledge9153 I wish they would bring back the classic California dial though.
How tf do I get one of these ?
Omega has a lot to learn when it comes to the size and shape of the case styling.
@Televisiontechnology
3 жыл бұрын
I have an OP 36 and an Omega AT 38mm - quite close on the wrist size-wise. The Omega appears to be the better-built watch, with the more detailing on the case and dial, with possibly a better movement as COSC+Metas certified and 15,000 gauss anti-magnetic too. The Rolex has the edge on the bracelet.
@Sandouras
3 жыл бұрын
@@Televisiontechnology I have the latest aqua terra and love it. But yeah the bracelet is crap, especially the lack of adjustability.
At the t0n3, the tyme will bee?.
I like that
I like it, though it does look Seiko ish
Shut up and take my money Rolex!
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
haha :-)
I think it’s a sunburst metallic turquoise dial that they use for platinum only. I’m rather surprised Tiffany’s were ok with it 😉
@ralphferguson7649
2 жыл бұрын
Notwithstanding what everyone calls it, it's not the same shade as Tiffany Blue.
@bjoernaltmann
2 жыл бұрын
@Yorkiepoocharlie the platinum versions have a sunburst dial, the others a flat turquoise (OP 41 and 36 etc)
@bjoernaltmann
2 жыл бұрын
@@ralphferguson7649 doesn’t do anything to the hype, unfortunately.
@ralphferguson7649
2 жыл бұрын
@@bjoernaltmann , yes, for sure. My point was that Tiffany's has no reason to object as it's a different color. Shoot, maybe all the crazy hype will boost their sales, lol!
@bjoernaltmann
2 жыл бұрын
@@ralphferguson7649 indeed, although they even tend to remove the mention of their name on Instagram when unrelated to their products 😂
Great video but dial down on the intros. You had 2 loud music intros and it really destroy my ears since the music and the voices are quiet
@scottmaxwell1927
3 жыл бұрын
The intro was fine. Stop being a bitch.
after tiffanny nautilus this model is going to sky rocket in demand lol
@degriff
2 жыл бұрын
Chrono asking prices are currently absolutely insane 🙈
The headless show...... OMG
Bien le sang ?
First thing that comes to mind: Timex INDIGLO
love the new colors but 39 mm is classic size.
Rolex + Apple = This
I'm probably on my own, but I don't get the new colours - very strong and bold, nothing classic or understated - fine for some, but not all. I have the previous generation with the starburst blue dial with the explorer typeface, 3, 6 9 markers - which for me, the colour is a little more classy and goes with more. Guess they are trying something different or to appeal to a different audience. I would not have bought one with these colours.
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight! I don't think you are on your own at all here. These are definitely polarizing colors (some say not fitting to the brand for example). I think, as you say, the aim could be that this would (hopefully) appeal to a different OP audience than the one they already captured. The starburst blue dial you have, especially with the 369, is an absolute winner - great choice.
@Televisiontechnology
3 жыл бұрын
@@degriff Thank you. Perhaps they are going for a younger audience - without being sexist more female with some of these colours?
@Televisiontechnology
3 жыл бұрын
@M m I must have missed that...never having seen these colours on any Rolex in my lifetime! In fact i’ve never seen a vintage one with those colours. Must be quite rare.
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
@M m It is mentioned somewhere in the vid. These colors are new to OP as far as I know, these were reserved for precious metal Rolex watches in the past. I couldn’t find any use of these dials on stainless steel in the past
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
@@Televisiontechnology You can search for “Rolex Stella dials” 👍 Some were quite good looking :-)
The only good thing about this watch is that it is available in 34 + 36mm cases. Hopefully the horrendous colours now being offered will age as badly as a Conservative politician talking about honesty. Thankfully Rolex are still producing the 36mm Explorer for those insisting on a Rolex. When they eventually offer better dials hopefully they will reintroduce the brilliant 3,6,9 indices.
That is *definitely* not the jacket to pair with this dial color...
41mm is ridiculous, it's massive for a dressy watch.
Man rolex has some serious issues. I contacted the largest rolex AD in our country a couple weeks ago asking for a black 36mm OP. They phoned me a couple days later saying that it is possible to put me on a 1 year waitlist if i deposited 20%. Remember this is strictly for a black dial. They dont put anyones name in for a different colour. So they asked me to drop by and leave a deposit. I went there a a few days later. The salesman wasted half hour (+1 hour trip) of my time just to tell me he would take my details and then contact their HQ and see if they can put me on a waitlist estimated to be 1.5 years. If HQ approves he would phone me in a few days so I could come back another time to pay a deposit of 25%. Have not heard a word since. We are talking about a black 36mm entry level watch. I can count the number of people talking about this exact configuration on one hand!
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Even for the 36mm OP now? In Belgium that is still more or less ok (more or less). Nobody should ever have to go on a waiting list for an OP, let alone a year! This is getting really crazy, I do wonder if this is a good long term strategy for the crown... Surely this is upsetting a fair amount of potential customers. Thanks for sharing your experience, fascinating to hear. May I ask which region of the world you are in?
how much it costs
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
It is listed at 5300 EUR here (Western Europe)
@ballaz7307
3 жыл бұрын
Damn they want 12,000 on Chrono wtf
Even the black ones are over list 😔
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
It is absolutely insane and unsustainable. Talk to your local AD, with a tiny bit of patience these should never go for anything above retail.
@mohnnadmercedes8246
3 жыл бұрын
@@degriff hehehe my AD ! They said we cant accept even the requests of 2020 models till next year or so 🤷🏻 talk about absurdity here
@PeterZandorff
3 жыл бұрын
NOT strange, that´s the only MANLY watch in the line!
슈퍼게이그자체
Citizen wannabe
looks like a toy watch
If your going to review a Rolex, shouldn’t be a real one? The index, and lettering don’t even come close to being aligned!
@degriff
2 ай бұрын
🙄
Low contrast.. Unreadable
@leatt6136
3 жыл бұрын
You should see an ophthalmologist mate
@traviskoh999
3 жыл бұрын
@@leatt6136 you should try the speedmaster.
OMG, looks like a cheesy watch. poor rolex
@johnr6145
3 жыл бұрын
Cheesy watch? Poor Rolex?
Colour looks insipid and washed out. Quite the boring watch. Well made but that’s it.
Didn’t know Rolex made children’s watches.
@degriff
3 жыл бұрын
Since the sixties :-) Check out the Daytona Leopard as well 😅👍 Thanks for watching! 🙏
@PeterZandorff
3 жыл бұрын
@@MichalW95 Get outta here...!
@watchmunch3240
2 жыл бұрын
They do. And I’m wearing one everyday
GIRL WATCH
@leatt6136
3 жыл бұрын
You must have a very fragile masculinity
@gmshadowtraders
3 жыл бұрын
The colors remind me of candies, or women's handbags. To each their own. lol
@gmshadowtraders
3 жыл бұрын
@M m Point taken!
@PeterZandorff
3 жыл бұрын
@@leatt6136 NO, he´s just not a woke soyboy wearing women dresses in his spare time.
What a boring watch.