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Rolex - 278288rbr-0003 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Diamond / Malachite / Oyster

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Rolex Rolex - 278288rbr-0003 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Diamond / Malachite / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278288rbr-0003 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Diamond / Malachite / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278288rbr-0003 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Diamond / Malachite / Oyster

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorGreen
FinishGloss
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278288rbr-0003 iteration, stands apart through its harmonious fusion of classical elegance and rare materials. The dial, a deep green malachite disk, exudes a natural patina that shifts subtly under different lighting, its gloss finish enhancing the material’s inherent complexity. Encircling it is a bezel set with gemstones, their polished edges catching light with quiet precision, while the Roman numeral indexes and slender stick hands lend a timeless, understated symmetry. The case, crafted from yellow gold, is both robust and refined, its Oyster construction ensuring resilience without sacrificing the fluidity of its 31-millimeter profile. This particular model draws from the Datejust collection’s legacy as a benchmark of enduring sophistication, first introduced in 1945 as a timepiece that balanced innovation with tradition. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement with a 55-hour power reserve, its Côtes de Genève decoration and blue steel hands a testament to Rolex’s mastery of mechanical artistry. The watch is suited for those who value discretion as much as distinction—individuals who seek a piece that commands respect through quiet authority, whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or as a legacy to be passed through generations. Its presence is not ostentatious, but unmistakably singular.

The 278288rbr family

278288rbr-0003 is one of 15 variants sharing the 278288rbr base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 6 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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