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Rolex Olive Dials

Olive green crept into the Rolex catalog quietly and became one of the strongest dial trends in modern collecting. The color shifts with the light, reading nearly black indoors and rich green in the sun, which gives it a versatility brighter dials cannot match. We stock olive dial references across the Datejust and Day-Date lines, including the sought-after olive palm motif and smooth sunburst executions. Green has been the unofficial Rolex color since the beginning, and olive is its most wearable expression. Each example is authenticated in-house and ships fully insured from our Michigan showroom.

Rolex Olive Green Dial Watches for Sale

The Rolex olive green dial was born as a birthday present. At Baselworld 2016, Rolex marked the 60th anniversary of the Day-Date, its most prestigious model, worn by presidents and heads of state since 1956, by dressing it in a brand-new dial rendered in green, the hallmark color of the crown itself. The anniversary edition launched exclusively on the Day-Date 40 in two precious metals: 18k Everose gold (reference 228235) and 18k white gold (reference 228239), each paired with the signature fluted bezel and President bracelet and powered by the then-new calibre 3255.

What began as a commemorative dial became one of the most recognizable modern Rolex configurations. The sunray olive green face shifts from deep military green to bright gold-flecked olive depending on the light, and it pairs especially well against the warmth of Everose gold. The 228235 olive is arguably the definitive modern Presidential. Rolex later extended olive green to the platinum Day-Date 40 (smooth-bezel 228206 and fluted 228236) and to the Day-Date 36, including the rose gold 128235 and diamond-set 128395TBR. Rare variants like the Arabic calendar 228235 olive command significant collector premiums.

For 2026, the olive green story reached the Rolex Datejust for the first time: the new Datejust 36 reference 126233 in Yellow Rolesor with an olive green dial set with diamond Roman VI and IX numerals, and the Datejust 41 reference 126333 in Yellow Rolesor with a sunray olive green dial, both on Jubilee bracelets with fluted bezels, bringing the anniversary color to Rolex's classic two-tone dress watch.

Explore the full Rolex Day-Date collection or shop every Rolex Presidential in stock. Love green and gradient faces? See our Rolex Ombre Dial collection, or browse every grooved-bezel model in the Rolex Fluted Bezel collection. See all Rolex watches at My Watch LLC. Ships fully insured nationwide from our Oak Park, Michigan showroom via FedEx Hold for Pickup at your nearest FedEx location. Questions on a specific olive dial? Call or text 248-422-0909 or reach us through our contact page.

Rolex Olive Dials FAQ

How much does a Rolex olive green dial cost?

The new 2026 Datejust 41 126333 olive retails at $17,700, making it the most accessible entry to the olive dial. Pre-owned white gold Day-Date 228239 olive models typically trade $42,000–$55,000, while the rose gold 228235 olive runs $50,000–$68,000 depending on year and completeness. Platinum olive references and rare variants like the Arabic calendar dial command well above those ranges.

Why did Rolex make the olive green dial?

It was created to celebrate the Day-Date's 60th anniversary in 2016. Green is Rolex's own brand color, so the anniversary dial was both a tribute to the model's 1956 debut and a statement of the crown's identity, originally offered only in Everose and white gold.

Which references come with an olive green dial?

The Day-Date 40 in rose gold (228235), white gold (228239), and platinum (228206 smooth bezel, 228236 fluted bezel), the Day-Date 36 in rose gold (128235) and the diamond-set 128395TBR, and, new for 2026, the Datejust 36 (126233, diamond-set) and Datejust 41 (126333) in Yellow Rolesor. The 228235 olive with Roman numerals remains the most iconic configuration.

Is the olive dial Rolex a good investment?

The anniversary backstory, the Rolex-green brand connection, and consistent demand for the 228235 olive have made it one of the strongest-performing modern Day-Date dials. Discontinued variants, including early 2016–2017 examples and the Arabic calendar dial, are particularly collectible, and the brand-new 2026 Datejust olive references are expected to see strong early demand.

Is it safe to buy a used Rolex olive dial watch online from My Watch LLC?

Yes. Every watch we sell goes through a rigorous multi-point inspection before it ever leaves our showroom: authentication by our in-house experts, timekeeping accuracy testing, and pressure testing to verify water resistance. My Watch LLC is a Chrono24 Certified dealer, an eBay Top Rated Seller, and a trusted seller on Reddit's Rolex community, with over 800 five-star Google reviews and nearly 300 Trustpilot reviews. We're not just an online storefront. We operate a physical showroom in Oak Park, Michigan, and we're happy to hop on FaceTime or a video call to show you any timepiece in hand before you buy. Every order ships fully insured via FedEx Hold for Pickup at your nearest FedEx location, so your watch is never left on a doorstep. Questions? Call or text 248-422-0909.

Do you buy and trade olive dial Rolex watches?

Absolutely. Olive Presidentials are among our most requested watches. Start a quote on our Sell My Watch page, call or text 248-422-0909, or visit our Oak Park, Michigan showroom by appointment for a quote.

Complete Rolex Olive Green Dial Reference Index

Day-Date 40 60th Anniversary Launch (2016)

228235 (Everose/rose gold, fluted bezel), 228239 (white gold, fluted bezel)

Day-Date 40 Platinum

228206 (smooth bezel, Roman and Arabic dial variants, discontinued), 228236 (fluted platinum bezel)

Day-Date 40 Special Variants

228235 Arabic calendar (rose gold, Eastern Arabic day and date discs)

Day-Date 36

128235 (rose gold, fluted bezel), 128395TBR (rose gold, baguette diamond bezel)

Datejust New 2026

126233 (Datejust 36, Yellow Rolesor, olive green dial with diamond-set Roman VI and IX, Jubilee), 126333 (Datejust 41, Yellow Rolesor, sunray olive green dial, Jubilee)

Don't see your reference listed or in stock? Call or text 248-422-0909 or use our contact page and we can source nearly any olive dial Rolex through our dealer network.