About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178248-0085 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that balances tradition with refined modernity. The yellow gold domed case, polished to a warm luster, frames a champagne dial finished with a sunburst pattern that catches light with subtle gradation. The absence of traditional indexes allows the stick hands to command attention, their precision underscored by the clean, uncluttered layout. This design echoes the Datejust collection’s enduring legacy, first introduced in 1945 as a symbol of horological elegance and accessibility—a duality that remains intact in this iteration. The 31mm diameter, paired with a 16mm lug width, ensures a presence that is both intimate and impactful, a nod to the collection’s role as a bridge between vintage grandeur and contemporary wearability. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement with 2880 components and 28 jewels, delivering a 48-hour power reserve and a balance wheel oscillating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Encased in an Oyster case with a sapphire crystal and a closed back, it marries Rolex’s technical rigor with its commitment to durability. The 100-meter water resistance, though not a feature of its design, reinforces the brand’s engineering ethos. This watch is for those who value understated sophistication—executives, collectors, or individuals who seek a timepiece that complements a life of quiet distinction. It suits formal occasions as effortlessly as

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