The Story of My Rolex DateJust 36: Commemorating the Year 2022
Long term review
Dec. 22, 2022 - Willem L. Middelkoop
The year 2022 has been very special to me, after working very hard to make it possible: me and my family finally made the big move to Limburg. To commemorate this milestone, I got myself a timeless timepiece: the Rolex DateJust 36. Read on to find out what it's like!
Continue reading![Wearing a Patek Philippe Nautilus annual calendar - the Nautilus was originally crafted by the esteemed watch designer Gerald Genta - an icon](/blog/2022-12-22_rolex-datejust-36/images/i_02_Wearing-a-Patek-Philippe-Nautilus-annual-calendar-the-Nautilus-was-originally-crafted-by-the-esteeme_500px.jpg)
![The DateJust isn't one to throw in the towel when it's time for a bathroom scrub-down!](/blog/2022-12-22_rolex-datejust-36/images/i_16_The-DateJust-isn-t-one-to-throw-in-the-towel-when-it-s-time-for-a-bathroom-scrub-down_500px.jpg)
![Today's DateJust 36 (reference model 126234) with fluted bezel and bright blue dial on a jubilee bracelet](/blog/2022-12-22_rolex-datejust-36/images/i_04_Today-s-DateJust-36-reference-model-126234-with-fluted-bezel-and-bright-blue-dial-on-a-jubilee-brace_500px.jpg)
![Its interaction with light is nothing short of enchanting, as it emanates a lively energy](/blog/2022-12-22_rolex-datejust-36/images/i_08_Its-interaction-with-light-is-nothing-short-of-enchanting-as-it-emanates-a-lively-energy_500px.jpg)
![Feeling welcome in the Patek Philippe boutique, which resembles an extraordinary candy shop of unparalleled grandeur](/blog/2022-12-22_rolex-datejust-36/images/i_01_Feeling-welcome-in-the-Patek-Philippe-boutique-which-resembles-an-extraordinary-candy-shop-of-unpara_500px.jpg)
![Tough enough, it's the perfect watch to join you on a pedal-powered adventure - making me a happy chap!](/blog/2022-12-22_rolex-datejust-36/images/i_17_Tough-enough-it-s-the-perfect-watch-to-join-you-on-a-pedal-powered-adventure-making-me-a-happy-chap_500px.jpg)