About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178278-0046 iteration, embodies the enduring elegance of the collection’s mid-20th-century legacy while refining its proportions for contemporary wear. The yellow gold case, polished to a warm luster, frames a champagne dial with a sunburst finish that catches light with subtle gradation, its depth enhanced by the interplay of gem-set indexes and slender stick hands. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of Rolex’s design language since the 1940s, adds a tactile and visual contrast to the dial’s soft opulence, grounding the watch in the brand’s heritage of understated sophistication. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement with a Parachrom blue balance spring and a date display that aligns with the Datejust’s original 1945 innovation. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s refined silhouette. Water resistance to 100 meters complements its role as a versatile companion, whether in formal settings or casual moments. This timepiece is for the discerning individual who values precision, heritage, and the quiet confidence of a watch that demands no explanation. It suits occasions where presence speaks louder than proclamation—boardrooms, soirées, or simply the quiet satisfaction of a well-crafted object worn close to the skin.

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0010 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0018 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0021 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0025 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0028 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0031 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0034 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178278-0037 · 31 mm

+ 28 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