About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its enduring form, has long stood as a benchmark of refined craftsmanship and timeless design, and the silver-dialed 178240-0022 exemplifies the collection’s quiet authority. With a 31-millimeter stainless steel case, its domed Oyster construction—patented by Rolex in 1954—offers a seamless blend of resilience and elegance, while the sapphire crystal protects a dial that balances simplicity with sophistication. The silver surface, framed by stick indexes and hands, reflects a heritage of understated precision, its minimalist geometry echoing the Datejust’s original 1945 debut as the first waterproof chronometer-certified watch with a date display. The closed case back, paired with a lug width of 16 millimeters, ensures a secure, streamlined fit, reinforcing the model’s reputation for discreet durability. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement with a 70-hour power reserve, its reliability and accuracy a testament to Rolex’s mastery of in-house engineering. The watch’s 100-meter water resistance, achieved through the Oyster case’s hermetic seal, further underscores its practicality without compromising its formal demeanor. This is a timepiece for those who value heritage as much as horology, suited to moments that demand both presence and restraint—whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or on the wrist of a collector who appreciates the quiet confidence of a watch that needs no embellishment. Its appeal lies not in ostentation, but in the quiet assurance of a design that has remained, for decades, perfectly unchanged.

Grey · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0001 · 31 mm

Silver · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0005 · 31 mm

Grey · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0006 · 31 mm

Black · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0011 · 31 mm

White · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0015 · 31 mm

Black · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0016 · 31 mm

Pink · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0017 · 31 mm

Black · Stainless Steel

Ref. 178240-0019 · 31 mm

+ 15 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