Which New Rolex Models Can You Actually Buy in 2026?

Watches & Wonders 2026 was arguably Rolex's biggest showing in years — 58 new references tied to the 100th anniversary of the Oyster case, plus a slate of off-catalog pieces that dominated social media. Two months out, the new-release noise has died down, and people are wondering: what's showing up at authorized dealers (ADs), what's already moving on the pre-owned market, and what's still effectively an unreleased watch?

Rolex Day-Date 228235JG — retroactively added to the catalog.

There were a lot of off-catalog releases this year that got a ton of attention — the Rolesium Daytona and the Jubilee gold Day-Date got the bulk of the marketing push (Rolex has since folded the Jubilee gold Day-Date, pictured above, into the regular catalog). Unsurprisingly, those are the hardest of the new releases to get. If you want the full picture on how off-catalog Rolex allocation works, read this — this article is about everything else, the watches that are actually within reach (or close to it) if you're willing to pay a premium or do some legwork.

One disclaimer worth repeating every time: Rolex ADs don't run formal, numbered waitlists. They collect names, track interest, and allocate watches based on their own criteria — typically purchase history, local demand, and their read on whether you're going to keep the watch or flip it. There's no universal line you're standing in, and two people walking into the same boutique on the same day can walk out with very different outcomes for reasons that aren't visible from the outside. That said, the AD Wait Time Megathread on r/Rolex — where people post what they actually paid, where, and what their history with that AD looked like — is still a good anecdotal read on how availability is shifting, and it's worth scrolling for any reference you're chasing.

New Yacht-Master II: Not very available yet

Rolex Yacht-Master II ref. 126680

The redesigned Yacht-Master II — new Caliber 4162, cleaner dial + bezel, reworked regatta countdown — is one of the more interesting technical stories of the year, but don't expect to find one easily. The steel model (ref. 126680, $20,300 retail) doesn’t have many listings out there right now. On Chrono24 I’m seeing two "price on request" listings, and on other sites I found one around $30k, one around $40k. The yellow gold ref. 126688 is a similar story. A few Chrono24 “price on request listings,” no others online.

Rolex Yacht-Master II ref. 126688

For what it's worth, scrolling the AD Wait Time Megathread for the past three months turns up nothing on the new Yacht-Master II either. That's just one anecdotal data point — not everyone buying a Rolex posts there — but it lines up with how thin the secondary market is. This watch is not very available yet. 

The "100 Years" Rolex Oyster Perpetual: They’re out there

Rolex Oyster Perpetual '100 Years'

If you want one watch from this cycle that's both interesting and somewhat attainable, it's the two-tone "100 Years" OP (ref. 134303, 41mm at $9,650; 36mm at $8,450). Two months in, there are 10+ listings on Chrono24 alone for both sizes. The 41mm is listing anywhere from $17k to $27k, though if you've got a connection you could probably land one closer to $15-16k. The 36mm is running a bit lower, roughly $14k-$17k. Either way, it’s a hefty premium on a sub-$10k time-only watch — but it's not unprecedented. We've seen this movie before with the Tiffany-dial OP. The difference is volume: with double-digit listings already out there, this is a watch you can actually go get if you want one badly enough and don’t mind paying a premium or playing the AD game.

Green ombré Datejust 41: They’re out there, but not with a fluted bezel

The new green ombré Datejust 41 (ref. 126300-0026, steel, $9,150 retail) is shaping up to be one of the more available pieces from this release — at least the smooth-bezel version. I'm seeing those listed pretty widely around $14k-$16k, a solid premium but a watch you can actually find without much trouble, and could probably go get at an AD. The fluted-bezel version is a different story — I've only come across one listing, and it's price-on-request, so that one's clearly scarcer for now.

The AD Wait Time Megathread doesn't show a 126300 over the past three months, but there are quite a few Datejust 41 walk-in purchases with little to no purchase history. Blue dials, gray dials, Wimbledon dials. I imagine we’ll start seeing more of these green ombré versions, but time will tell. The AD is definitely worth a try if you’re after this watch.

The colorful Jubilee-dial OPs are out there too

The new multicolor Jubilee-motif Oyster Perpetuals are also showing up on the secondary market in decent numbers. The 36mm (ref. 126000) is listing around $19k-$25k, and the 41mm (ref. 134300) is running higher, roughly $23k-$40k. Big premiums on watches that retail well under half those numbers, but again — these are out there if you want one.

Same anecdotal caveat as the Datejust: the megathread is mostly quiet on the 134300 over the past three months, with one exception: a blue dial version sold after a four-month wait with purchase history. Compare that to the 7 smaller OPs mentioned in the same time period. This is a small sample, but it confirms what we already know: the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 (ref 134300, all colors) has a price floor $1,000 over its $7,050 retail price. The most desirable dials can be 3-4x multiples of that retail price, and the new Jubilee motif is certainly one of those.

A caveat on all of these numbers

Everything above, unless stated otherwise, is asking-price territory — Chrono24 listings, eBay listings — which tend to run a bit hot. There’s not enough public sales/auction data to get a fully accurate picture on these references. Real transactions, especially dealer-to-dealer or through a connection, are probably trading toward the lower end of these ranges, and sometimes below it. Treat these as a ceiling, not a floor.

The bottom line

Off-Catalog Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 126502 with enamel dial

Two months out, the picture is pretty consistent with how every Rolex release plays out: the off-catalog and flagship pieces (Rolesium Daytona, steel Yacht-Master II) are still essentially invisible on the secondary market because almost nothing has changed hands yet. The "100 Years" OP, on the other hand, already has real volume on Chrono24 — meaning if you're patient and willing to pay a premium, it's gettable now.

The green ombré Datejust and the colorful Jubilee OPs already have real secondary-market volume, even if the AD Wait Time Megathread hasn't seen any reports yet — just one anecdotal slice of what's actually happening at ADs. Either way, "availability" with these new models really comes down to your relationship with your dealer: authorized or secondary market. If you’re after any one of these watches, I recommend going to your local AD. Stopping in to see a watch or express your interest is never a bad thing. Like with many things in life: hope for the best, expect the worst. You’ll never be disappointed.