Datejust 31 Rolesor Yellow Fluted / Jubilee / Champagne

About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 in Rolesor, with its harmonious blend of yellow gold and stainless steel, embodies the enduring balance between tradition and modernity that defines the collection. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust remains one of Rolex’s most recognizable designs, its fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet serving as timeless markers of the brand’s commitment to refined craftsmanship. The champagne dial, finished with a sunburst pattern, exudes subtlety and depth, its warm hue complemented by stick indexes and hands that ensure legibility without overpowering the eye. The case’s 31mm diameter and 16mm lug width offer a proportioned presence, ideal for those who seek a watch that is both wearable and distinguished. At the heart of this timepiece lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement renowned for its precision and reliability. Featuring a Parachrom balance spring and a date display that operates seamlessly through the sapphire crystal, it underscores Rolex’s mastery of horological engineering. The watch’s 100-meter water resistance and the durability of its Oyster case further reflect the brand’s dedication to performance, even in everyday wear. This watch is for the discerning individual who values understated sophistication, whether in formal settings or as a quiet statement of heritage. Its combination of classic design and technical excellence makes it a piece that transcends trends, suited to those who appreciate the quiet confidence of a well-crafted timepiece.

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.

178273-0001 is one of 32 executions of the 178273 base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a champagne sunburst dial and a yellow gold, stainless steel case.

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Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178273-0002 · 31 mm

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Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178273-0006 · 31 mm

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Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178273-0009 · 31 mm

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Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178273-0010 · 31 mm

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Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178273-0011 · 31 mm

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Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178273-0013 · 31 mm

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Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178273-0015 · 31 mm

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White

178273-0016 · 31 mm

+ 23 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.

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Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Black MOP

178158-0056 · 31 mm

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Datejust 31 Stainless Steel Diamond / Oyster / Pink MOP

178384-0061 · 31 mm

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Datejust 31 Rolesor Everose Domed / Jubilee / Black MOP

178241-0043 · 31 mm

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Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Domed / Oyster / Champagne Roman

178248-0079 · 31 mm