Datejust 31 Rolesor Everose Fluted / Oyster / Pink Roman

About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178271-0062 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has long defined modern horology. This particular reference distinguishes itself through its Rolesor construction—rose gold and stainless steel fused in a seamless union that balances warmth and resilience. The dial, a deep pink sunburst finish, exudes a subtle opulence, its radiance enhanced by the contrast of applied Roman numerals and slender stick hands that trace the hour markers with precision. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of the Datejust collection since its introduction in 1945, adds a tactile and visual dimension that bridges tradition and contemporary refinement. The sapphire crystal, paired with a water resistance of 100 meters, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s elegant silhouette. At its core, the 178271-0062 is powered by Rolex’s Caliber 2235, an automatic movement celebrated for its reliability and the inclusion of a Parachrom balance spring, which enhances precision in adverse conditions. This mechanical heart, housed within a closed caseback, underscores the brand’s commitment to in-house engineering and uncompromising quality. The Datejust 31’s 31mm diameter and 16mm lug width offer a proportioned fit that feels both intimate and commanding, a testament to Rolex’s mastery of ergonomics. This watch is for those who seek a symbol of enduring value, where heritage and craftsmanship converge in a design that transcends trends. It suits the discerning individual who appreciates subtlety—whether in a formal setting, a quiet moment of reflection, or the quiet confidence of everyday life.

In Context

At 31 mm it is small by current standards, in the range most wristwatches occupied before cases began growing through the 1990s. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. 100 m is genuine swimming resistance — more than the shape of this watch suggests it would need.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. 48 hours of reserve is enough to set it down on Friday evening and find it still running on Monday. At 28,800 vph the seconds hand advances 8 times a second.

178271-0062 is one of 31 executions of the 178271 base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a pink sunburst dial and a rose gold, stainless steel case.

Rolex

Pink · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0001 · 31 mm

Rolex

Silver · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0003 · 31 mm

Rolex

Pink · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0005 · 31 mm

Rolex

White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0010 · 31 mm

Rolex

Pink · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0012 · 31 mm

Rolex

Black · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0017 · 31 mm

Rolex

Silver · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0024. · 31 mm

Rolex

Silver · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

178271-0030 · 31 mm

+ 22 more variants in this family.

The 2235 is the small Rolex automatic of the six-digit generation, a 20 mm movement with a date. It carried the Datejust 31 and the 26 mm Lady-Datejust from around 2000 until the 2236 replaced it. It powers 733 watches in this library. It has 31 jewels, a 48-hour reserve and a beat of 28,800 vph, and every one is a COSC chronometer. It is the same architecture as the [2236](/calibers/rolex-2236) that followed, without the silicon Syloxi hairspring and with seven hours less reserve; the [2236 piece](/blog/the-rolex-2236-the-most-common-movement-in-this-library) explains what changed. The library finds it almost entirely in the [Datejust 31](/brands/rolex/datejust-31): 682 references, the 1782xx generation, whose 45 base references and hundreds of dial variants make that collection the largest here. The 26 mm [Lady-Datejust](/brands/rolex/lady-datejust) of the 1791xx generation accounts for 29, the [Pearlmaster](/brands/rolex/pearlmaster) 29 mm and 34 mm for 19, and the 35 mm Yacht-Master for 3. A six-digit Datejust 31 reference is a 2235; the seven-digit one is a 2236, as the [reference-number guide](/blog/how-to-read-a-watch-reference-number) explains. The 2231 was its no-date sibling in the Oyster Perpetual, and the [3135](/calibers/rolex-3135) its counterpart in the 36 mm cases.

732 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2235.

Rolex

Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Black MOP

178158-0056 · 31 mm

Rolex

Datejust 31 Stainless Steel Diamond / Oyster / Pink MOP

178384-0061 · 31 mm

Rolex

Datejust 31 Rolesor Everose Domed / Jubilee / Black MOP

178241-0043 · 31 mm

Rolex

Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Domed / Oyster / Champagne Roman

178248-0079 · 31 mm