The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction
Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch
It was therefore identical to the fluting on the case back, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools
Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature
Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, in gold on this Datejust 41.

By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 ct gold alloys
According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 ct gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white
They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality
Rolex’s commitment to excellence begins at the source.