About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178274-0071 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. With a 31mm case that balances intimacy and presence, it marries the Datejust collection’s legacy of refinement—first introduced in 1945 as a symbol of accessible luxury—with contemporary precision. The dial, a luminous white mother-of-pearl surface, catches light with a subtlety that evokes moonlight on water, its Roman numerals etched with a craftsmanship that feels both timeless and deliberate. The stick hands, paired with the fluted bezel and the Jubilee bracelet’s gentle curvature, create a harmony of form and function that has made the Datejust a cornerstone of horological tradition. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement celebrated for its reliability and the inclusion of a date display that operates with seamless precision. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s understated sophistication. Water resistance to 100 meters adds practicality to its allure, though it remains a piece more suited to moments of quiet distinction than rugged adventure. This watch belongs to those who value heritage without ostentation, whose wrists bear the weight of legacy as much as the passage of time. It is for the discreet connoisseur, the collector who seeks a companion for both formal occasions and the quiet confidence of everyday wear—a testament to the enduring appeal of a design that has, for decades, set the standard for luxury.

Black · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178274-0004 · 31 mm

Black · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178274-0005 · 31 mm

White · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178274-0008 · 31 mm

Silver · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178274-0009 · 31 mm

Pink · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178274-0012 · 31 mm

Black · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178274-0014 · 31 mm

Grey · Meteorite

Ref. 178274-0016 · 31 mm

Silver · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178274-0017 · 31 mm

+ 43 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