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Rolex - 178278-0018 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / President / Champagne Diamond

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Rolex Rolex - 178278-0018 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / President / Champagne Diamond
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0018 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / President / Champagne Diamond
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0018 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / President / Champagne Diamond

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorChampagne
IndexesGem-Set Indexes Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178278-0018 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined luxury watchmaking for generations. With a 31mm yellow gold case, its fluted bezel—first introduced in 1945—retains the iconic silhouette that has become synonymous with the Datejust collection. The champagne dial, framed by gem-set indexes, offers a warm, luminous contrast to the deep luster of the yellow gold, while the stick hands ensure legibility without overshadowing the dial’s refined elegance. The President bracelet, a hallmark of Rolex’s commitment to comfort and sophistication, wraps seamlessly around the wrist, its polished links reflecting the same meticulous craftsmanship found in the case. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement with a Parachrom balance spring and a 70-hour power reserve, underscoring Rolex’s relentless pursuit of precision and durability. The sapphire crystal, paired with a water resistance of 100 meters, reinforces its readiness for both formal occasions and the rigors of daily wear. This reference, though discreet in its design, carries the weight of the Datejust’s legacy—a collection that has long balanced tradition with innovation. It is a watch for those who value understated distinction, suited to moments that demand both presence and restraint: a gala, a boardroom, or simply a quiet afternoon when time itself seems to pause.

The 178278 family

178278-0018 is one of 37 variants sharing the 178278 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 28 more variants in this family.

Inside: Caliber 2235

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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.

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