ROLEX JUST GAVE US A NEW WATCH ROTATION FOR 2026

words by ANOUK WOUDT

Nothing screams man of the hour quite like a quality watch, and Rolex’s new launch has definitely got you covered. Their latest creations span all kinds of colourways, materials, styles and even mechanics, ensuring that they’ve got a watch to match whatever plan you’ve got on your busy schedule. Emerald greens and turquoise dance across glitzy metallics, golds and silver, making it the perfect understated, yet elegant accessory to flash at a party— and of course, check the time.

This year marks a very special year in the Rolex brand's history. It is officially the 100th anniversary of the Oyster model, invented by the company in 1926, which has remained part of its legacy all the way to the present day! You may be asking yourself, well, what’s so oyster-esque about this watch style? The reason they are named after a sea mollusc is actually that it was the world’s first waterproof wristwatch— an allegory to how the animal shuts water out.

For this special occasion, that means several new launches of the Oyster wristwatch model in tribute to the brand's origins. In a sleek classic style, we’ve got the Oyster Perpetual 41, etched with a limited-edition ‘100 years’ engraving. In a funky spin, the Oyster Perpetual 36 is decorated by a vibrant Jubilee motif that alternates the brand’s letters to create a sort of mosaic. The last of the Oyster Perpetuals are the Oyster Perpetual 28 and 34, which contrast a stunning deep emerald face with a bright yellow gold band in a flair of quirky sophistication.

Besides Oysters, Rolex has also released four other watch collections, each with its own unique style. The Datejust 41 features a stunning ombré dial that fades from dark forest green to deep emerald, set against a white Rolesor band. The Yacht-Master II is a tech-wiz dream with unique chronograph dials that offer undeniable precision with a sporty look. The Day-Date’s serene colour combinations give it a uniquely bright style that immediately catches your eye, using its turquoise dial and bronzey hardware colourway. Finally, we’ve got the Cosmograph Daytona, crafted from exquisite anthracite ceramic that gives it an austere metallic gleam, in a classic, elegant style.