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36mm From the Same Family
The Datejust 36 and Black Bay 36 are both 36mm steel watches from the Rolex Group. The DJ has a date, optional gold bezel, optional Jubilee bracelet, and the Cal. 3235. The BB36 has no date, no bezel options, a riveted bracelet, and a Sellita-based T600. The price gap: $5,675-$6,975. Here’s where every dollar goes.
| Spec | Datejust 36 (126234) | BB36 (79500) |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Cal. 3235 (Rolex in-house, 70h) | T600 (Sellita base, 70h) |
| Steel | 904L | 316L |
| Date | Yes + Cyclops | No |
| Bezel | Smooth or 18ct WG fluted | Smooth steel only |
| Bracelet | Jubilee or Oyster | Riveted steel or leather/fabric |
| Dial Options | 20+ | 3 (black, blue, silver) |
| Retail | $8,250-$9,550 | $2,575 |
DJ36 for: the full Rolex experience, gold bezel, Jubilee, date function, 20+ dials. BB36 for: $5,675+ savings, cleaner no-date dial, 3-strap versatility, and 85% of the DJ36 experience at 30% of the price. Both at Datejust and Tudor at DR.WATCH.