About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178158-0048 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. With a 31-millimeter yellow gold case, its presence is both refined and commanding, framed by a bezel encrusted with gem-set indexes that catch light with subtle precision. The champagne dial, finished in a sunburst pattern, offers a warm, luminous contrast to the gold, while stick hands sweep across the face with a clarity that underscores the watch’s meticulous craftsmanship. This reference, though modern in its execution, draws directly from the Datejust collection’s legacy—a model introduced in 1945 as Rolex’s first self-winding waterproof chronometer with a date display, a milestone that cemented its place in horological history. At its core lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding mechanical movement with a date complication, its precision and reliability a testament to Rolex’s engineering heritage. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s understated sophistication. This is a piece for those who value discretion as much as distinction, suited to moments that demand both formality and quiet confidence—a dinner at a private club, a boardroom negotiation, or simply a quiet afternoon when the weight of time feels most deliberate. It is not merely an accessory, but a statement of enduring taste.

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0007 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0008 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0009 · 31 mm

Black · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0011 · 31 mm

Black · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0018 · 31 mm

Paved · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0022 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0024 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178158-0025 · 31 mm

+ 29 more variants in this family.

This model is equipped with calibre 2235, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 2235 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. Its architecture, in common with all Oyster watch movements, makes it singularly reliable

732 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2235.

Rolex - 178158-0056 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Black MOP

Ref. 178158-0056 · 31 mm

Rolex - 178248-0079 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Domed / Oyster / Champagne Roman

Ref. 178248-0079 · 31 mm

Rolex - 178245f-0032 Datejust 31 Everose Domed / President / Chocolate Roman

Ref. 178245f-0032 · 31 mm

Rolex - 81299-0014 Datejust Pearlmaster 34 White Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Diamonds

Ref. 81299-0014 · 34 mm