Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 41: UK prices and what to check
The Datejust 41 gives the classic Datejust look in a larger case for people who find 36mm too small. Buying one pre-owned in the UK is safest through Rolex Certified Pre-Owned at an authorised dealer, or a marketplace with escrow and authentication; below are the references, what to check on this model, and where to look.
Updated 6 Nov 2026. Watches aren't investments; prices fall as well as rise.
New vs pre-owned
Rolex doesn't publish UK prices online; ask an authorised dealer.
UK pre-owned price index coming soon.
References
| Ref | Made | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 126300 | – | Steel, smooth bezel, calibre 3235 |
| 126334 | – | Steel and white gold fluted bezel, calibre 3235 |
| 116300 / 116334 | 2009–2016 | Sold as the Datejust II |
Why people buy it
The Datejust 41 gives the classic Datejust look in a larger case for people who find 36mm too small. It wears more like a modern sports watch while keeping the dressy dial and bezel.
What to check on a pre-owned Datejust
- Datejust 41 or Datejust II: the older 116300 and 116334 were sold as the Datejust II, with a wider bezel and older movement. Check which you are being offered.
- Dial: confirm the dial matches the reference on the papers; popular colours such as the green 'Wimbledon' dial are copied.
- Fluted bezel: on white gold fluted bezels, check for dents and worn-down ridges.
- Bracelet: Oyster or Jubilee; check for stretch and that the clasp closes firmly.
- Cyclops lens: the date should be clearly magnified and centred.
- Case polish: look at the lugs from the side for rounded edges.
- Papers and serial: the serial on the papers should match the watch.
More on buying safely: our pre-owned guide.
Where to buy
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Questions
How much is a pre-owned Rolex Datejust 41 in the UK?
It depends on the reference, condition, and whether it has its box and papers. We're building a UK pre-owned price index from authenticated listings; until then, compare like-for-like listings on Chrono24 and eBay's Authenticity Guarantee.
Is it safe to buy a Rolex Datejust 41 pre-owned?
It can be, if you buy from an authorised pre-owned programme, an established dealer, or a marketplace that holds your money in escrow and authenticates the watch. Check the serial against the papers, ask for service history, and never pay a stranger by bank transfer.
What should I check before buying a used Datejust?
Datejust 41 or Datejust II: the older 116300 and 116334 were sold as the Datejust II, with a wider bezel and older movement. Check which you are being offered. Dial: confirm the dial matches the reference on the papers; popular colours such as the green 'Wimbledon' dial are copied. Fluted bezel: on white gold fluted bezels, check for dents and worn-down ridges.
Does a pre-owned Rolex Datejust 41 hold its value?
Some models have sold above their new price for long spells, but watches aren't investments: prices fall as well as rise. Buy one because you want to wear it.
What is Rolex Certified Pre-Owned?
Rolex's own pre-owned programme: second-hand Rolex watches checked by an authorised dealer under Rolex's rules and sold with a Rolex guarantee. In the UK, authorised dealers including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb sell them. They cost more than a typical private sale, but you know what you're getting.