The blue sunburst is the other classic Datejust dial alongside the black. This 126234 pairs it with the fluted bezel and Jubilee. It is the most popular color option after black, and for good reason. The blue has more life than the black without being loud.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VSF Watch Factory |
| Reference | 126234 (Datejust 36, all steel, fluted bezel, blue sunburst dial, Jubilee) |
| Movement | DD3235 automatic, 72-hour power reserve |
| Case dimensions | 36mm diameter |
| Material | 904L Oystersteel |
| Bezel | Fluted, polished steel |
| Dial | Sunburst blue with luminous baton markers, date at 3 with cyclops |
| Bracelet | Jubilee, five-piece links, Oysterclasp with 5mm Easylink |
The dial. Sunburst blue. Deep blue that shifts to bright azure in direct sunlight and settles into navy in low light. The sunburst finish gives it a radial texture that makes the blue move as you tilt the wrist. Baton markers with Chromalight, blue glow at night. Date at 3 under the cyclops. It is the livelier of the two standard Datejust dials. Black is neutral, blue has an opinion.
The bezel and bracelet. Fluted steel bezel and the Jubilee. The fluted bezel catches light in a ring, and the Jubilee's polished centers do the same, so the whole watch has a consistent sparkle from top to bottom. It is the more dressy of the two bracelet options and pairs naturally with the blue dial.
The movement. DD3235, the VSF 3235 clone. Genuine architecture, instant midnight date flip, real 72-hour reserve.
The steel. All 904L, fluted bezel polished to read as white gold.
The crystal. Sapphire with cyclops and the anti-reflective black hole treatment.
The takeaway. Blue sunburst on the fluted bezel and Jubilee is a hard combination to get wrong. It works in the office, at dinner, and on the weekend. It has more character than the black dial and the same versatility. If you want one Datejust that is a step more interesting than the default without being a conversation piece, this is the pick.