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Rolex - 178159-0048 Datejust 31 White Gold Diamond / President / Rhodium Roman

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Rolex Rolex - 178159-0048 Datejust 31 White Gold Diamond / President / Rhodium Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178159-0048 Datejust 31 White Gold Diamond / President / Rhodium Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178159-0048 Datejust 31 White Gold Diamond / President / Rhodium Roman

Case

MaterialWhite Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorGrey
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178159-0048 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. Crafted in white gold, its case exudes a refined presence, complemented by a bezel set with meticulously arranged diamonds that catch light with subtle precision. The dial, a deep grey canvas, is adorned with rhodium-plated Roman numerals and stick hands, their contrast against the backdrop evoking the timeless symmetry of the Datejust collection, which has graced wrists since 1945 as a symbol of understated sophistication. The President bracelet, with its signature five-link design, adds a layer of ceremonial grandeur, securing the watch with a balance of comfort and prestige. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement distinguished by its chronometric certification and a 70-hour power reserve, ensuring reliability and precision without drawing attention to its engineering. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, safeguards the mechanics while emphasizing the watch’s commitment to durability and discretion. This reference, though unassuming in its design, speaks to a lineage of innovation and craftsmanship that has cemented Rolex’s place in horological history. Intended for those who value heritage as much as horology, the Datejust 31 is suited to moments that demand both presence and restraint—whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or as a quiet testament to legacy. It is not a statement, but a signature.

The 178159 family

178159-0048 is one of 36 variants sharing the 178159 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 27 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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