What does “Wimbledon” mean?

'Wimbledon' is the collectors' name for a Rolex Datejust dial in slate grey with Roman numerals outlined in green. Rolex doesn't use the name itself; it comes from the brand's long association with the Wimbledon tennis championships as official timekeeper, whose colours include green. The dial first appeared around 2009 on the 41 mm Datejust II and is now found on Datejust 41 references such as the 126300 (steel, smooth bezel) and 126334 (steel with a white gold fluted bezel), on some two-tone versions, and on certain 36 mm Datejusts.

It is a popular Datejust dial, and dealers often price it differently from plain silver, black or blue dials on the same reference. Listings should state the bracelet (Oyster or Jubilee), the bezel (smooth or fluted) and the case size, since all three affect demand. Watch for look-alikes: some Datejust II dials with black Roman numerals on a dark dial are sold as 'Wimbledon' but lack the green outlines and the slate colour.

Example: 'Datejust 41 126334, Wimbledon dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee, 2023 card, full set.'