About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178243-0072 iteration, embodies the quiet refinement of a timepiece that balances tradition with contemporary elegance. The Rolesor Yellow construction—pairing 18ct yellow gold with stainless steel—offers a harmonious interplay of warmth and strength, a hallmark of Rolex’s enduring design philosophy. At 31mm, the case strikes a measured balance between presence and subtlety, its domed profile lending a sense of fluidity to the Oyster case’s robust silhouette. The dial, a deep champagne hue with a sunburst finish, exudes understated sophistication, its Roman numerals and stick hands executed with the precision that defines Rolex’s craftsmanship. This particular reference, while rooted in the Datejust collection’s legacy since 1945, introduces a nuanced palette that feels both timeless and freshly conceived. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement celebrated for its reliability and the inclusion of a date display that

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178243-0001 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178243-0002 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178243-0003 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178243-0005 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178243-0008 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178243-0016 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178243-0022 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178243-0024 · 31 mm

+ 22 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