Reference guide — Ref. 126300
Rolex Datejust 41 “Wimbledon”: what it trades for.
The 126300 with the slate and green Roman dial is one of the most liquid references Rolex makes. Here is what that means for the price you should expect to pay.
The reference, precisely
The 126300 is the 41 mm Datejust in Oystersteel, introduced in 2018 to replace the 116300. It runs the calibre 3235 with roughly a seventy-hour power reserve, and it is offered on both Oyster and Jubilee bracelets with either a smooth or fluted bezel.
The “Wimbledon” is not an official Rolex name. It refers to the slate dial with green outlined Roman numerals, so called because the colours match the All England Club. Rolex catalogues it simply as the slate Roman dial.
The distinction matters when you shop, because the same dial appears on the 126334 — the white Rolesor version with an 18 ct white gold fluted bezel — at a materially higher price. A listing that says only “Datejust 41 Wimbledon” is not telling you which watch it is.
Where the price sits in 2026
Steel 126300 examples generally trade in an $11,000 to $14,000 band on the secondary market, against a US list price in the region of $7,900 to $8,250. Full sets with box, card and an unpolished case sit at the upper end; bare watches and polished cases sit below it.
The wider “Wimbledon” search term spans a much larger range — roughly $10,000 to $22,000 — because it sweeps in the two-tone and precious-metal references alongside the steel one. Filter by reference number, not by dial nickname, or you will compare two different watches.
Liquidity is the quiet story here. Secondary-market data through 2026 has the 126300 selling in a median of around twenty-six days, faster than the large majority of watches on the market. A liquid reference has a tight spread, which is good news for a buyer: there is far less room for a seller to be optimistic.
What moves the number
Bezel. Smooth reads quieter and costs less than fluted. The fluted bezel on the steel 126300 is also steel, so the difference is preference and demand rather than metal content.
Bracelet. Jubilee typically carries a small premium over Oyster on this reference, and it is the more commonly requested of the two.
Completeness. Box, papers and the original card are worth a genuine premium. On a watch in this band that is usually several hundred to well over a thousand dollars.
Case condition. An unpolished case with sharp lug edges is the single largest swing factor after completeness, and the hardest to fix. Ask for a side-on photograph of the lugs before you agree a price.
Buying one sensibly
Check the reference on the rehaut and between the lugs, confirm the card matches, and ask for a video with the seconds hand running and the date changing at midnight. On a 2018-or-later watch the movement should be well within warranty-era condition; anything running badly is a service you are buying.
We currently have a 2025 full-set example, smooth bezel, listed at $12,000 by wire — inside the market band rather than at the top of it. The listing carries the full condition report and specification: Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon, ref. 126300.
Common questions
How much is a Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Wimbledon worth in 2026?
Steel 126300 examples generally trade between $11,000 and $14,000 on the secondary market, depending on bracelet, bezel, completeness and case condition. Full sets with an unpolished case sit at the top of that band.
Why is the Wimbledon dial more expensive than other Datejust dials?
It is not universally more expensive, but it is more in demand. The slate and green Roman dial is one of the most requested configurations in the current Datejust line, and higher demand on a liquid reference tightens the spread and firms the price.
Is the 126300 Wimbledon a good investment?
It is a liquid watch that has held its value well, but nobody should buy a wristwatch as an investment. What the liquidity genuinely buys you is an easy exit: a reference that sells in a median of under a month is one you can move quickly if you need to.
What is the difference between the 126300 and the 126334 Wimbledon?
The 126300 is all Oystersteel. The 126334 is white Rolesor — Oystersteel with an 18 ct white gold fluted bezel — and trades meaningfully higher. Both are offered with the slate green Roman dial, so always shop by reference number.