About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178248-0042 iteration, embodies the quiet assurance of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. The yellow gold domed case, a hallmark of Rolex’s mastery in precious metals, is both refined and enduring, its curvature lending a sense of fluidity to the watch’s silhouette. Paired with a champagne dial finished in a sunburst pattern, the piece exudes a warmth that is both inviting and understated, its stick indexes and hands ensuring clarity without sacrificing sophistication. This iteration of the Datejust, first introduced in 1945, remains a paragon of minimalist luxury, its design language unaltered by fleeting trends. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, reinforces the watch’s resilience, while the 100-meter water resistance speaks to its practicality without compromising its sartorial appeal. At its core, the Datejust 31 is powered by Rolex’s in-house Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement celebrated for its precision and reliability. The inclusion of a date display at the 3 o’clock position, a feature that has become synonymous with the Datejust collection, is executed with seamless integration into the dial’s composition. This movement, certified as a chronometer, underscores Rolex’s commitment to horological excellence, ensuring that every tick of the seconds hand is a testament to meticulous engineering. A watch for those who value heritage as much as craftsmanship

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

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178248-0020 · 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

+ 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