About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278278-0004 iteration, stands as a masterful synthesis of tradition and artistry, distinguished by its rare combination of yellow gold, malachite, and the iconic fluted bezel. The dial, a deep, lustrous green derived from malachite—a material historically favored for its natural beauty and durability—serves as a striking counterpoint to the warm hue of the 18ct yellow gold case. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of the Datejust collection since its introduction in 1945, adds a tactile and visual elegance, while the Roman numeral indexes and slender stick hands ensure legibility without sacrificing restraint. This model, part of a lineage that has defined luxury timekeeping for over seven decades, retains the Datejust’s signature balance of sophistication and wearability, refined to a 31mm diameter that honors both heritage and modernity. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement certified as a chronometer for its precision and reliability. The closed caseback, paired with a sapphire crystal, underscores the watch’s commitment to durability and understated craftsmanship. The President bracelet, with its seamless integration of gold and the signature five-link design, reinforces the Datejust’s reputation as a timepiece that marries formal elegance with everyday versatility. This watch is for the discerning collector who values subtlety over ostentation, and for whom horology is both an art form and a legacy.

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0003 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0009 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0010 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0011 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0016 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0017 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0018 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0019 · 31 mm

+ 19 more variants in this family.

This self-winding mechanical movement with date display is entirely manufactured by Rolex and inaugurates a new generation of movements. Its design and quality manufacture ensure peerless precision and reliability. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 2236 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. It was first introduced in 2014. It the first movement to be fitted with the Syloxi (silicon) hairspring.

906 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2236.

Rolex - 278245-0018 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / White - Roman / President

Ref. 278245-0018 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0019 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Butterfly / Oyster

Ref. 278245-0019 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0024 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Chocolate - Roman / President

Ref. 278245-0024 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0029 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Rose - Diamond / Oyster

Ref. 278245-0029 · 31 mm