Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust 31 Watch - Fluted Bezel - Malachite Diamond Six and Nine Dial - President Bracelet - 278278 madr69pMalachite's distinctive green crystalline patterns create an extraordinary canvas for the diamond hour markers at six and nine o'clock on this yellow gold Datejust 31mm. The natural stone dial's swirling bands of emerald and forest green make each reference 278278 genuinely unique, as no two malachite dials share identical mineral formations. Rolex's selection of this semi precious stone represents one of their most striking hard stone dial offerings,

The reference 5180/1R-001 showcases the manufacture's hand-engraving expertise through its fully skeletonized movement architecture

Unworn Condition — Complete with factory finishing

31mm Case Proportions — The modern sweet spot for elegant daily wear

making unworn examples increasingly coveted in today's secondary market

Tonal Dial Execution — White gold dial surface creates sophisticated monochromatic aesthetic with applied hour markers and hands in matching precious metal

Sapphire Crystal Protection — Scratch-resistant crystal with anti-reflective coating and Cyclops lens magnifying the date display at 3 o'clock

offering modern proportions while maintaining the classic aesthetic that has defined this collection since 1957

providing the comfort of rubber with the security and adjustability of a metal bracelet through the patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp

The 28mm case combines Oystersteel with Everose gold—Rolex's proprietary 18k pink gold alloy that maintains its warm hue through the addition of platinum

representing Patek Philippe's commitment to feminine complications and refined aesthetics

The 36mm case size represents the collection's classic proportions

representing optimal preservation from authorized dealer inventory