The 126334 black diamond dial is the V2 batch, same as the blue version. Black dial with diamonds at 41mm, fluted bezel, Jubilee. It is the tuxedo version of the Datejust 41. The black dial is the starkest backdrop, and the diamonds pop hardest against it.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF), V2 upgraded batch |
| Reference | 126334 (Datejust 41, all steel, fluted bezel, black diamond 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 | Deep black with simulated diamond hour markers in polished surrounds, date at 3 with cyclops |
| Bracelet | Jubilee, five-piece links, Oysterclasp |
The dial. Deep black with diamond markers. The black is the darkest canvas in the range and the diamonds sit against it with maximum contrast. Each stone is hand-set in a polished metal surround. The effect is a dial that reads plain black from across a room and then flashes as soon as the light hits the stones. It is the most formal dial in the 41mm line. Date at 3 under the cyclops.
The V2 upgrade. Same as the blue version. Refined crystal and an improved anti-reflective coating on the cyclops. The black hole effect is cleaner and the date font reads without glare. The batch sticker is the tell.
The bezel. Fluted in polished steel to read as white gold. On the 41mm case the fluted bezel has more surface area and throws more light, which plays off the diamond markers below it.
The bracelet. Jubilee, five-piece links. Polished centers, brushed outers, folding Oysterclasp. The polished centers match the fluted bezel and the diamond sparkle, so the whole watch reflects consistently.
The movement. DD3235, the VSF 3235 clone. Genuine architecture, instant midnight date flip, real 72-hour reserve.
The takeaway. This is the Datejust 41 for black tie. Black dial and diamonds on the fluted bezel and Jubilee. It is the most formal version of the most popular Datejust size. The V2 crystal fixes the one weakness the V1 had. If you want a watch that can go from a suit to a gala without changing character, this is the pick. The diamonds give it just enough sparkle that it never reads plain.