Everything Rolex Discontinued in 2025

As is tradition among watchmakers, brands regularly refresh their collections each year—removing older or less popular models to make room for new releases. Rolex is no exception, but when The Crown makes changes, the watch world takes notice. Discontinued Rolex models often impact resale prices and collector interest. Here’s a full rundown of all Rolex watches officially discontinued in 2025—so far.

Celebration Dials Phased Out

It’s now confirmed: Rolex has discontinued its playful and colorful Celebration dials from the Oyster Perpetual collection. Aimed at bringing a whimsical twist to the classic line, these dials made waves when introduced in 2023, combining all the vibrant colors from the OP collection into one bold display. Despite polarizing opinions, they became hot commodities in the resale market—and are now poised to become even more collectible.

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Models discontinued:

• Oyster Perpetual 41 ref. 124300-0008

• Oyster Perpetual 36 ref. 126000-0009

• Oyster Perpetual 31 ref. 277200-0010

More Discontinued Rolex Oyster Perpetual Dials for 2025

Aside from the Celebration dial being discontinued, the entire Rolex Oyster Perpetual line received a major dial shake-up with some new dial options added (beige, lavender, and pistachio) and others dropped from the catalog. Bright Black and Bright Blue (both with sunray finish) have now been replaced with Black and Blue (both with lacquered finish) across all five sizes. Similarly, all the sunray Pink dials have been discontinued, leaving the lacquered Candy Pink Rolex Oyster  Perpetual as the only rose-hued option within the collection.

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Discontinued references across multiple sizes include:

• Bright Black: 124300-0002, 126000-0002, etc.

• Bright Blue: 124300-0003, 126000-0003, etc.

• Sunray Pink: 124200-0004, 277200-0004, 276200-0004

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Ref. 124300 is Discontinued

Rolex has axed the Oyster Perpetual 41 ref. 124300 and replaced it with the updated Oyster Perpetual 41 ref. 134300. Compared to the now-discontinued Oyster Perpetual 41 reference, the newer version benefits from a slightly redesigned case, slimmer clasp, and slightly larger crown, resulting in more elegant proportions for Rolex’s largest OP model. The Oyster Perpetual 41 ref. 124300 was introduced in 2020.

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Discontinued references:

• 124300-0001, 124300-0002, 124300-0003, 124300-0005

Floral Motif Dial for Datejust 31

As Rolex’s most varied collection, the Datejust lineup is updated every year with new variations ushered in and older options pushed out. In 2025, all the floral motif dials — which first appeared in 2022 — within the Datejust 31 collection have been discontinued, including those on full gold and or two-tone steel and gold variants.

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Discontinued references include:

278241-0031, 278271-0032, 278274-0036, 278285RBR-0036, and others.

Diamond-Set Bracelet on Fluted Day-Date 36

In 2025, Rolex discontinued all Day-Date 36 watches that paired fluted bezels and diamond-set bracelets. This covers yellow gold, white gold, and Everose gold models (fluted platinum Day-Date 36 watches were never available with diamond bracelets). To be clear, Day-Date watches with fluted bezel or diamond-set bracelets are still available — but not together. Diamond-set President bracelets are now only paired with Day-Date 36 watches with diamond-set bezels.

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Discontinued Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date 36 References in 2025:

• 128238-0024
• 128238-0026
• 128238-0032
• 128238-0046
• 128238-0052
• 128238-0070
• 128238-0072
• 128238-0077
• 128238-0082
• 128238-0089
• 128238-0114
• 128238-0119
• 128238-0124
• 128238-0131
• 128238-0133
• 128238-0133

 

Discontinued White Gold Rolex Day-Date 36 References in 2025

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• 128239-0025
• 128239-0026
• 128239-0027
• 128239-0029
• 128239-0030
• 128239-0039
• 128239-0045
• 128239-0060
• 128239-0064
• 128239-0066
• 128239-0070

Discontinued Everose Gold Rolex Day-Date 36 References in 2025:

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• 128235-0019
• 128235-0032
• 128235-0038
• 128235-0040
• 128235-0042
• 128235-0051
• 128235-0053
• 128235-0065
• 128235-0069
• 128235-0071
• 128235-0076
• 128235-0079
• 128235-0086
• 128235-0088

White Gold Day-Date 36 Turquoise Dial

The fluted white gold Day-Date 36 with the turquoise stone dial, officially known as the ref. 128239-0044 has also quietly disappeared from the catalog in 2025. However, fans of this natural stone dial, fear not — it’s still available on the yellow gold (ref. 128238-0071), Everose gold (ref. 128235-0064), and platinum  (ref. 128236-0011) models.

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Deepsea Challenge 126067-0001

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Now this is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it 2025 Rolex discontinuation. The Deepsea Challenge ref. 126067-0001 has been dropped in favor of 126067-0002. What’s the change, you ask? A tiny detail on the dial where the “DEEPSEA CHALLENGE” inscription on the dial has moved from its original spot under “OYSTER PERPETUAL” to the bottom portion of the dial, right above the depth rating. These two versions will likely be known as Mark I and Mark II versions in the future, if/when the Deepsea Challenge ref. 126067 becomes a collectible vintage.

 

 

Yacht-Master 42 Falcon’s Eye Discontinued

The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Ref. 226659 with Falcon’s Eye dial is a striking take on the brand’s luxury nautical watch. Released in 2022, it features a swirling, semi-precious stone dial known for its deep blue and gray tones with subtle chatoyancy. The 42mm white gold case is paired with a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel and Oysterflex rubber strap. As of 2025, Rolex has officially discontinued the Yacht-Master 42 Falcon’s Eye, making this short-lived reference especially collectible.

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In Summary

From dial updates and design tweaks to full model retirements, Rolex’s 2025 discontinued list reflects how active and strategic the brand remains. While some removals were expected, others caught collectors off guard. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or tracking investment pieces, keep an eye on these changes—they’re shaping the next chapter of Rolex history.