About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 178248-0087 embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance since its introduction in 1945. This particular iteration, in yellow gold with a champagne sunburst dial, marries the collection’s enduring legacy with a refined modernity. The domed case, polished to a warm luster, frames a dial whose soft, golden hue evokes the subtlety of a well-aged patina, while Roman numerals and stick hands lend a timeless symmetry to the composition. The President bracelet, with its subtly curved links, ensures a seamless fusion of comfort and prestige, a hallmark of Rolex’s commitment to wearability without compromise. At its core lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement that exemplifies the brand’s mastery of precision engineering. With a 48-hour power reserve and a beat rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, it operates with the quiet reliability that has made Rolex a benchmark in horology. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, underscores the watch’s resilience, while the 100-meter water resistance reinforces its practicality without sacrificing its role as a symbol of distinction. This watch is for those who value heritage as much as craftsmanship, seeking a piece that transcends trends yet remains perpetually relevant. It suits occasions that demand both presence and restraint—a gala, a boardroom, or simply a moment when time itself feels worth preserving.

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