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Singer Millind Gaba spotted wearing a Rolex

singer Millind Gaba spotted wearing a Rolex
Who & what: Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Jubilee Bracelet Reference 126333

Millind Gaba, one of Punjabi pop's most recognisable singer-songwriter figures, was recently photographed relaxing in the back seat of a vehicle with a Rolex Datejust 41 in two-tone Rolesor clearly visible on his wrist. The champagne dial, fluted yellow gold bezel, and alternating steel-and-gold Jubilee bracelet make this a textbook Datejust configuration — and one of the most enduring watch aesthetics in horological history.

The reference in question is the Rolex Datejust 41 126333, introduced as part of Rolex's 2016 overhaul of the Datejust line. The case grew from 41mm to match modern wrist preferences while retaining the signature Oyster case architecture — water-resistant to 100 metres, with the crown-protecting Twinlock winding crown. The movement is Rolex's in-house Calibre 3235, a 70-hour power reserve, chronometer-certified manufacture movement featuring the Chronergy escapement and Parachrom hairspring. It represents a meaningful upgrade in both precision and serviceability over its predecessor, the 3135.

The champagne dial — referred to by Rolex as 'champagne' in official literature — pairs applied yellow gold index hour markers with a matching date window at 3 o'clock framed by a cyclops lens. The fluted bezel, machined in 18k yellow gold, is the dress-forward choice in the Datejust lineup, contrasting with the sportier smooth or domed options. Combined with the five-link Jubilee bracelet in Oystersteel and yellow gold, this configuration has remained the quintessential cocktail-to-boardroom watch since the Datejust's introduction in 1945.

For collectors, the 126333 occupies an interesting middle ground: less speculative than the steel-only 126300 Datejust in terms of grey market premiums, yet more desirable to traditionalists who view the Rolesor Datejust as the canonical expression of the model. Demand is steady, availability at authorised dealers is inconsistent, and the grey market commands a modest premium over retail.

At a listed price of approximately $12,000 USD, the Rolex Datejust 41 126333 represents an accessible point of entry into the Rolex ecosystem for a celebrity of Gaba's profile — a working musician's everyday luxury rather than a speculative trophy piece. It suits him well.

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