The 126334 blue baton dial is the most popular Datejust 41 config, period. This is the V2 batch, which mostly means a refined crystal and an updated cyclops coating. Blue sunburst, baton markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee. It is the safe, high-demand pick, and VSF moves more of these than any other Datejust.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF), V2 upgraded batch |
| Reference | 126334 (Datejust 41, all steel, fluted bezel, blue baton dial, Jubilee) |
| Movement | DD3235 automatic, 72-hour power reserve |
| Case dimensions | 41mm diameter |
| Material | 904L Oystersteel |
| Bezel | Fluted, polished steel to simulate white gold |
| Dial | Blue sunburst with luminous baton markers, date at 3 with cyclops |
| Bracelet | Jubilee, five-piece links, Oysterclasp |
The dial. Blue sunburst, the fan favorite. It shifts from a bright metallic azure under direct light to a deep navy in low light. The baton markers are polished steel with Chromalight fill, giving a blue glow at night that matches the dial. The blue at 41mm has more canvas than at 36mm, and the sunburst effect is more dramatic as a result. Date at 3 under the cyclops. It is the dial that made the 126334 the waitlist reference it is.
The V2 upgrade. The batch sticker is the main tell. The V2 changes are mostly in the crystal, edge-to-edge clarity and a better anti-reflective coating on the cyclops. The practical effect is a cleaner black hole and a date font that reads without glare. It is a refinement, not a redesign.
The bezel. Fluted in polished steel to read as white gold. On the 41mm case the fluted bezel has more surface area, so it throws more light than the 36mm version. It is the defining Datejust signature.
The bracelet. Jubilee, five-piece links. Polished centers, brushed outers, folding Oysterclasp. Supple and dressy, the natural partner to the fluted bezel.
The movement. DD3235, the VSF 3235 clone. Genuine architecture, instant midnight date flip, real 72-hour reserve. The best 3235 clone on the market.
The takeaway. This is the Datejust 41 everyone wants. Blue baton dial on fluted bezel and Jubilee. The V2 batch fixes the crystal and cyclops, which were the two things people complained about on the V1. It is a waitlist reference in genuine form for a reason. If you want the single most iconic modern Datejust and you do not care about diamonds or gold, this is the default answer.