Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36
Datejust
36
The watch that put the date on the dial in 1945. Still made in Geneva, still 36 millimetres.
The Oyster case
A screw-down case back, bezel and winding crown seal the movement in. It was the first wristwatch case built to keep water and dust out, and every Datejust is still built around it.
Winds itself
The Perpetual rotor swings freely with every movement of your wrist and keeps the mainspring wound. Wear it daily and you never have to touch the crown.
The Cyclops lens
A small magnifier on the crystal, placed over the date window, makes the number two and a half times larger. You read the date at a glance.
A short history
Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis start a watch business in London.
The company moves to Geneva, where it is still based.
The waterproof Oyster case is patented.
The self-winding Perpetual rotor arrives.
The Datejust launches with a date window on the dial.
Questions before you buy?
Servicing, sizing, warranty and returns, answered in one place.
Read the FAQ