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Rolex - 178158-0068 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne Roman

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Rolex Rolex - 178158-0068 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178158-0068 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178158-0068 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne Roman

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorChampagne
FinishSunburst
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178158-0068 iteration, embodies the quiet assurance of a timepiece that has long defined understated luxury. With a 31-millimeter yellow gold case, its proportions balance refinement and presence, while a gem-set bezel adds a subtle sparkle that complements the dial’s champagne hue. The sunburst-finished dial, adorned with Roman numerals and stick hands, exudes a timeless elegance, its warmth heightened by the interplay of light across the polished gold and diamond accents. This reference, though contemporary, draws directly from the Datejust collection’s legacy—a lineage established in 1945 as Rolex’s first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch, a milestone that continues to anchor its identity. At its core lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement certified as a Superlative Chronometer, ensuring precision within a 70-hour power reserve. The closed caseback, paired with a President bracelet—a hallmark of Rolex’s high-jewelry offerings—reinforces the watch’s status as a piece meant to endure both time and occasion. Its water resistance to 100 meters and sapphire crystal further underscore its practicality without compromising its aesthetic restraint. This watch is for those who value heritage as much as craftsmanship, whose discernment lies in details rather than declarations. It suits moments that demand both subtlety and significance: a quiet celebration, a professional milestone, or simply the quiet confidence of a man who knows the weight of a well-made watch on his wrist.

The 178158 family

178158-0068 is one of 38 variants sharing the 178158 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 29 more variants in this family.

Inside: Caliber 2235

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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.

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