About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its distinctive olive dial iteration, embodies a quiet mastery of proportion and restraint that defines the collection’s enduring appeal. Introduced in 1945 as a response to the demand for a self-winding chronometer with a date display, the Datejust has long been a symbol of understated sophistication. This particular example, crafted in yellow gold with a fluted bezel, marries the collection’s heritage of elegance with a daring departure in color. The dial’s sunburst green finish, achieved through meticulous brushing and polishing, evokes the subtle depth of aged lacquer, while the Roman numerals and slender stick hands lend a timeless clarity to the composition. The President bracelet, with its three-piece link design and polished gold accents, reinforces the watch’s status as a piece meant to be worn with both occasion and ease. At its core, the Datejust 31 houses the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement distinguished by its precision and reliability—hallmarks of Rolex’s engineering legacy. The movement’s date mechanism, synchronized with the hour hand, operates with the seamless efficiency expected from a watchmaker whose chronometers have been certified by the COSC. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed caseback, ensures the watch’s resilience against the elements, a practicality that never overshadows its aesthetic purpose. This watch is for those who value legacy over trend, who seek a companion that transcends fleeting styles. It suits the boardroom, the gala, and the quiet moments in between—where presence speaks louder than statement.

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0003 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0004 · 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

+ 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