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Rolex - 278278-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold - Fluted / Olive - Floral / President

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Rolex Rolex - 278278-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold - Fluted / Olive - Floral / President
Rolex Rolex - 278278-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold - Fluted / Olive - Floral / President
Rolex Rolex - 278278-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold - Fluted / Olive - Floral / President

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorGreen
IndexesNone Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 in yellow gold, with its gem-set bezel and striking green dial, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined luxury watchmaking for generations. Within the Datejust collection—a lineage tracing back to the 1940s—this reference stands apart through its deliberate interplay of materials and color. The 31mm case, crafted in 18ct yellow gold, frames a dial that evokes the richness of aged jade, its absence of indexes allowing the floral guilloché pattern to dominate with understated elegance. The stick hands, paired with a date window at 3 o’clock, ensure legibility without compromise, while the fluted bezel, set with a discreet array of gemstones, adds a touch of refinement. The President bracelet, with its signature five-link design, secures the watch with a balance of comfort and prestige, a hallmark of the collection’s enduring appeal. At its core, the Datejust 31 is powered by Rolex’s Calibre 2236, a self-winding movement with a Parachrom blue balance spring and a 70-hour power reserve, reflecting the brand’s commitment to precision and reliability. The sapphire crystal, paired with a water resistance of 100 meters, ensures durability without detracting from the watch’s aesthetic focus. This is a piece that thrives in the spaces between moments—worn with tailored suits at a gala, or discreetly on the wrist during quiet contemplation. It speaks to those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and the subtle assertion of identity through objects of enduring quality. For the discerning collector or the individual who prefers their luxury to be both timeless and unobtrusive, this watch is a testament to the enduring language of horology.

The 278278 family

278278-0046 is one of 28 variants sharing the 278278 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 19 more variants in this family.

Inside: Caliber 2236

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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.

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