About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178248-0079 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has long defined the intersection of tradition and modernity. The yellow gold domed case, a hallmark of Rolex’s mastery in metallurgy, is both a nod to the brand’s mid-20th-century legacy and a testament to its enduring relevance. At 31 millimeters in diameter, it strikes a balance between presence and restraint, its 18k yellow gold hue deepened by the subtle curvature of the Oyster case, which has protected Rolex’s mechanical heart since 1954. The dial, a softly luminous champagne with a sunburst finish, evokes the warmth of aged parchment, its Roman numerals and stick hands rendered in a precision that feels both deliberate and unobtrusive. This design language, refined over decades, speaks to the Datejust collection’s role as a benchmark for elegance since its introduction in 1945. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement with a 70-hour power reserve and a date display that operates with the seamless efficiency expected of a watchmaker at the pinnacle of horology. The closed caseback, while discreet, underscores the craftsmanship of the Oyster case’s hermetic seal—a feature that has made Rolex synonymous with durability. This watch is for those who seek a companion that transcends trends, a piece as comfortable at a black-tie gala as it is in the quiet moments of daily life. It is not a statement, but a signature—one worn with the confidence of knowing that time, when measured by Rolex, is never compromised.

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 - 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

Rolex - 178158-0084 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Paved Roman

Ref. 178158-0084 · 31 mm