About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178248-0020 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. The yellow gold domed case, polished to a warm luster, frames a silver dial finished with a sunburst pattern that captures and diffuses light with subtle dynamism. This interplay of material and craftsmanship echoes the Datejust collection’s legacy since its introduction in 1945—a design that married precision with accessibility, becoming one of Rolex’s most enduring symbols of understated sophistication. The dial’s stick indexes and hands, rendered in contrasting hues, ensure legibility without intruding on the watch’s restrained elegance, while the sapphire crystal and closed caseback reinforce the Oyster case’s reputation for durability and discretion. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement certified as a chronometer by the COSC. Its precision is achieved through a balance wheel with a blue spring, a hallmark of Rolex’s engineering rigor, and a Parachrom hairspring that resists magnetic interference and temperature fluctuations. This mechanical mastery is paired with a 72-hour power reserve, a testament to the brand’s commitment to both performance and longevity. The 178248-0020 is a watch for those who value heritage as much

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0012 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0013 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0014 · 31 mm

Black · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0019 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0023 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0025 · 31 mm

Black · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0026 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0028 · 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