Over 100 Years of Heritage
The Language of Rolex Colour
Rolex enthusiasts don't just talk models and reference numbers
They talk colour. A dial, a bezel, a metal choice: each has its own identity, and some combinations have earned nicknames that are now as recognisable as the model names themselves. Use this guide to shop Rolex by material, dial colour and bezel colour, or jump straight to a famous colourway by its nickname.
Shop By Material
Every Rolex is defined first by what it's made of. Browse by case and bracelet material below.
Oystersteel
The toughest, most popular Rolex material — corrosion-resistant steel used across sports models like the Submariner, GMT-Master II and Daytona.
Yellow Gold
18ct gold in Rolex's classic warm tone, most associated with Day-Dates and full-gold Datejusts.
Everose Gold
Rolex's proprietary pink gold alloy, exclusive to the brand and resistant to fading.
Platinum
The rarest and heaviest Rolex material, reserved for the flagship Day-Date and the Cosmograph Daytona Platinum.
White Gold
A cooler, platinum-like finish used on Day-Dates and select Datejust and Sky-Dweller models.
Rolesor - Two Tone
Steel paired with gold — Rolex calls this combination Rolesor. A versatile look across the Rolex catalogue
Steel & White Gold
Steel paired with white gold — A subtle version of luxury Rolex has used for decades
Steel & Rose Gold
Steel paired with Rose Gold — A modern addition to the Rolex catalogue, adding rich tones to rich heritage
Shop By Dial Colour
Every Rolex is defined first by what it's made of. Browse by case and bracelet material below.
White
Clean and legible, popular on Datejust and Daytona models.
Blue
A signature Rolex colour, from deep navy to bright sunburst blue.
Black
The most versatile and widely produced Rolex dial colour.
Green
Rolex's brand colour, seen on several models, a true fan favourite.
Champagne
A warm gold tone favoured on Datejust and Day-Date models.
Silver
A classic, understated finish popular across Datejust and Explorer references.
Slate/Grey
A modern neutral tone found on newer Datejust and Oyster Perpetual releases.
Chocolate
A rich brown dial, often associated with GMT Master's and Datejust's.
Shop By Bezel Colour
Every Rolex is defined first by what it's made of. Browse by case and bracelet material below.
Black
The standard, most common Rolex bezel colour across sports models.
Blue
Found on Submariner and GMT-Master II models for a bold, single-tone look.
Green
The Submariner “Kermit” and “Hulk” colourway, prized by collectors.
Famous Rolex Nicknames
Some colour combinations became so iconic that collectors gave them names of their own. Here's what they mean — and where to shop them.
Batman
Blue & black “Batman” Cerachrom bezel, introduced in 2013.
Pepsi
Red & blue bezel, one of Rolex's longest-running colourways.
Coke
Red & black bezel, a classic take on the two-tone GMT.
Root Beer
Brown & gold bezel on a two-tone case with a matching chocolate dial.
Hulk
Green dial paired with a green bezel, this is a modern day classic
Kermit
Black dial with a green bezel, first introduced for the Submariner's 50th anniversary.
Starbucks
Black dial with a green bezel, an update on the Kermit with Cerachrom and a more legible dial
Panda
Newer-style Rolex Daytona. Black Cerachrom bezel, White dial with contrasting black subdials. Subject to huge waiting lists
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