New York, NY – May 27, 2026 – Ron Gordon Watch Repair, a top Rolex watch repair shop in New York, is proud to announce a new blog post examining one of Rolex’s newest releases: the Oyster Perpetual 36. As part of Gordon’s commitment to watch news, the new post helps Rolex lovers see the magic behind this colorful addition to the brand. Rolex is revisiting its late-1970s designs. The design is unusual, as Ron explains.
“Rolex can be seen as ‘conservative’ in terms of style,” explained Ron Gordon, owner and head watchmaker. “The company may release a new bezel here. Or make a subtle dial change there. This announcement is out of the ordinary. It’s colorful. It’s nostalgic. I might even call it rebellious by Rolex standards. Yet with all these fashion-oriented changes, it remains visually Rolex.”
The new post, entitled “Rolex Turns Up the Color Dial: The New Oyster Perpetual 36,” can be found at https://www.rongordonwatches.com/2026/05/new-oyster/. Ron explores one of the Swiss company’s most fanciful announcements in years. Known for conservative styling, Rolex has surprised the watch world with a dial that spells out “Rolex” in a mosaic of 10 colors. It’s funky and fresh. It is a conversation starter with both non-watch people and passionate lovers of everything Rolex.
Here is background on this release. The new Oyster Perpetual 36 has the “Jubilee motif” introduced by Rolex in the late 1970s. The late 1970s were a time when the company experimented with geometric and branded dial designs. As everyone knows, the 1970s were a fashion-first decade. In this updated version, the dial surface features vivid colors in a mosaic pattern that spell out ‘Rolex’. Technologically, this means applying one layer at a time. This process requires extremely precise alignment. Interested readers can read the official announcement at https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/new-watches/oyster-perpetual-36.
“People respond to color,” Ron explained. “But what fascinates me is the difficulty of the manufacturing process. It is not just a pretty face (pardon the pun). It is a manufacturing miracle. Rolex took something that might be perceived as absurd, i.e., a multicolored dial. It made it technologically advanced.”
The watch remains part of the Oyster Perpetual family in other ways. It features a 36mm Oystersteel case. It has Rolex’s signature Oyster bracelet. It has an in-house Calibre 3230 movement. The movement powers several modern Rolex models, including the Submariner No-Date and Explorer. In terms of power, it offers a 70-hour power reserve.
Ron Gordon notes that movements like the 3230 can last for a very long time. But this still means that regular maintenance is required. “People sometimes think a Rolex can run forever,” Ron explained. “This is not true. Oils dry out. Gaskets age. A Rolex needs maintenance.”
The post also touches on Oystersteel. This is a highly corrosion-resistant 904L steel alloy. Ron explains how this differs from the 316L steel used by many other brands. Material choices like these are part of what makes Rolex watches last longer.
The blog encourages Rolex owners to have their watches serviced regularly. They can visit https://www.rongordonwatches.com/rolex-repair/ to learn more about Rolex repair in NYC. With more than 30 years of experience repairing Rolex watches in New York City, Ron Gordon services everything from inherited vintage Datejusts to the newest Rolex watches.
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