Rolex Datejust Gold with Roman Dial in 36mm
$580
The Rolex Datejust 36 in 18k yellow gold is one of the most enduring expressions of horological elegance ever conceived. Its 36mm Oyster case, crafted from solid yellow gold, carries the unmistakable weight and warmth that only precious metal can offer. The fluted bezel — a signature detail introduced by Rolex in 1953 — catches light with a brilliance that is both restrained and commanding, making this timepiece as arresting on the wrist as it is in a glass display case. At the heart of this watch lies the Rolex Calibre 3235, a self-winding mechanical movement developed entirely in-house and certified as a Superlative Chronometer by Rolex’s own standards — a designation that demands accuracy to within ±2 seconds per day. The champagne-toned dial is dressed with applied Roman numerals in 18k gold, each one individually set with a precision that reflects decades of Genevan craft tradition. The iconic Cyclops lens magnifies the date window at 3 o’clock by 2.5x, a practical flourish that has become synonymous with the Datejust identity. To wear the Datejust 36 in yellow gold is to inhabit a certain kind of confidence — one that does not announce itself loudly but is impossible to overlook. It transitions effortlessly from a boardroom presentation to a candlelit dinner, from a weekend estate to a city penthouse. Paired with the President bracelet or the Jubilee, it sits on the wrist with a balance that only decades of refinement can produce. This is not merely a watch; it is a declaration of taste that appreciates in meaning with every passing year.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Datejust 36 — Ref. 128238 |
|---|---|
| Movement | Rolex Calibre 3235, Self-Winding Mechanical, Superlative Chronometer (±2 sec/day) |
| Case Material | 18k Yellow Gold (Oyster Case) |
| Case Diameter | 36mm |
| Case Thickness | 11.7mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Champagne with Applied 18k Gold Roman Numerals |
| Bracelet Material | 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee |
| Bracelet | (Five-Piece Links) |
| Clasp Type | Crownclasp Folding Oysterlock Safety |
| Clasp | with Easylink 5mm Comfort Extension |
| Bezel | 18k Yellow Gold Fluted |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date with Cyclops Magnification |
| Additional Functions | Instantaneous Date Change, Paramagnetic Blue Parachrom Hairspring, Chronergy |
| Water Resistance | 100 Meters (330 Feet) |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight Luminescent Material on Hour Hands and Markers (Blue Glow, 8-Hour Duration) |
| Gender | Unisex (36mm) |
| Style | Dress / Luxury Classic |
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