Clean Factory Rolex Datejust 126331 41mm green dial two-tone watch
Clean Factory Rolex Datejust 126331 41mm – 3235 Movement and New Dial Options
The Clean Factory Rolex Datejust 126331 brings the familiar two-tone Datejust design to a 41mm case, combining 904L stainless-steel construction with contrasting rose-gold-tone details.
This release is available with three different dial styles: champagne, patterned champagne and green. Although the dial changes the personality of each version quite noticeably, they share the same basic 41mm construction and 3235-style automatic movement.
There are also some interesting details in the bracelet worth looking at more closely, particularly the finishing around the center links, edges, end links and underside.
41mm Datejust Case
The 126331 uses the larger 41mm Datejust case, giving it more wrist presence than the 36mm configuration while retaining the traditional Datejust proportions.
The case and bracelet are based on 904L stainless-steel construction, with selected exterior sections receiving a rose-gold-tone finish to create the familiar two-tone appearance.
The combination works particularly well on this model because the polished rose-gold-tone areas contrast with the steel-colored surfaces around them.
Rose-Gold-Tone Finish
One detail worth clarifying is the construction of the rose-gold-colored sections.
The underlying case and bracelet are specified as 904L stainless steel, so these areas are better described as having a rose-gold-tone surface treatment rather than being solid 18K rose gold.
On a two-tone watch, the front surfaces are only part of what matters. The treatment around the sides of the links, edges, end links and bracelet underside can also affect how consistent the overall finish looks.
This is especially noticeable when the bracelet moves and different parts of the links become visible.
Bracelet Finishing
The bracelet is one of the more interesting areas of this 126331 release.
Clean Factory has focused on the finishing of the rose-gold-tone center sections, including areas that are less visible when the watch is viewed directly from the front.
The sides and edges of the links are worth examining because these areas show how smoothly the steel-colored and rose-gold-tone surfaces transition from one section to another.
The underside also matters. Apart from appearance, it is the part of the bracelet that remains in direct contact with the wrist.
A smooth underside, clean edges and freely articulating links all contribute to how the bracelet feels during everyday wear.
End-Link Construction
The bracelet uses a separate-piece end-link construction at the point where it meets the case.
This small area can have a surprisingly large effect on the overall appearance of the watch.
A well-fitted end link should sit naturally against the case, with consistent alignment and controlled gaps on both sides.
It is also worth looking at the finishing around the edges and underneath the end links, rather than judging the bracelet only from a straight-on photograph.
3235-Style Automatic Movement
Inside the Clean Factory 126331 is a 3235-style automatic mechanical movement.
The movement provides the basic functions expected from the Datejust layout, including automatic winding, manual winding, time setting and date adjustment.
The date remains one of the details worth checking closely on any Datejust.
Instead of looking at just one displayed number, changing through several dates provides a better idea of how consistently single- and double-digit numerals sit inside the date window.
Crown and Date Operation
The crown controls winding, calendar adjustment and time setting.
When checking an individual watch, the crown should move naturally between its different positions without excessive resistance or looseness.
The date should also change correctly as the movement passes through midnight.
These functional details may be less obvious than the dial or bracelet, but they have a much greater effect on everyday use.
Three Dial Options
One of the main attractions of this 126331 release is the choice between three noticeably different dial styles.
Dial Appearance
Champagne Classic champagne-tone finish
Patterned Champagne Champagne tone with a textured geometric pattern
Green Green dial with stronger contrast against the two-tone exterior
Although all three share the same case and movement platform, each produces a different overall appearance on the wrist.
Champagne Dial
The champagne dial is the most traditional of the three.
Its warmer tone works naturally with the rose-gold-colored parts of the case and bracelet, creating a relatively smooth transition between the dial and exterior.
Details worth looking at closely include the applied markers, printing, hands and date-window alignment.
Patterned Champagne Dial
The patterned champagne dial adds considerably more texture.
Its geometric surface becomes more or less visible depending on the angle of the light, giving the dial a stronger three-dimensional appearance than the standard champagne version.
This is also one of those dials that can look quite different in photographs depending on lighting and exposure, so close-up images from several angles are more useful than a single front-facing shot.
Green Dial
The green dial produces the strongest contrast of the three configurations.
Against the steel and rose-gold-tone case and bracelet, the green becomes the visual focus of the watch.
Green dials can change noticeably under different lighting conditions, however. Natural daylight, warm indoor lighting and direct photography lights can all produce different shades.
For this reason, photographs taken under neutral lighting usually provide a more useful representation of the actual dial color.
Details Worth Checking
When looking closely at an individual Clean Factory 126331, there are several areas worth paying attention to.
The dial and hands should be properly aligned, and the date should sit naturally within the window. The crown should wind and operate smoothly, while the calendar should change correctly.
On the exterior, the rose-gold-tone treatment is worth checking around the bracelet edges and underside, not just across the obvious front surfaces.
The end links, bracelet articulation and clasp operation also contribute significantly to how the watch feels once it is actually worn.
If movement testing is available, daily rate, amplitude, beat error and beat rate provide a much more useful indication of the condition of an individual movement than appearance alone.
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Factory Clean Factory
Reference 126331
Collection Datejust
Case Size 41mm
Base Material 904L Stainless Steel
Exterior Finish Steel / Rose-Gold-Tone
Movement 3235-Style Automatic
Calendar Date
Dial Options Champagne / Patterned Champagne / Green
Bracelet Two-Tone 904L Steel Construction
End Links Separate-Piece Construction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size is the Clean Factory Datejust 126331?
This version uses the larger 41mm Datejust case.
- What movement does the Clean Factory 126331 use?
It is equipped with a 3235-style automatic mechanical movement with automatic winding, manual winding, time-setting and date functions.
- Is the rose-gold-colored section solid 18K gold?
The supplied specifications identify the case and bracelet base material as 904L stainless steel. The contrasting sections are therefore more accurately described as having a rose-gold-tone surface treatment rather than solid 18K rose gold.
- Which dial options are available?
This release includes champagne, patterned champagne and green dial configurations.
- What is worth checking on the two-tone bracelet?
Look closely at the center links, link sides and edges, end links and bracelet underside. These areas provide a better view of the consistency of the rose-gold-tone surface treatment and overall finishing.
- Which dial version looks the most different?
The green dial provides the strongest visual contrast, while the standard champagne dial gives the watch a more traditional two-tone appearance. The patterned champagne version sits between the two, adding more texture without changing the overall warm color combination.
