About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its enduring form, has long been a testament to the brand’s commitment to balancing precision with timeless elegance. The 178278-0106, with its yellow gold fluted case and striking black dial, embodies this philosophy with quiet authority. The fluted bezel—a hallmark of Rolex’s design language since the 1940s—adds a tactile and visual dimension that distinguishes this model within the Datejust lineage, which first debuted in 1945 as a response to the demand for a self-winding chronometer with a date display. Here, the black dial serves as a refined counterpoint to the warm luster of the yellow gold, its stick indexes and hands rendered with the precision that has become synonymous with the brand. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s understated presence. At its core, the 178278-0106 is driven by the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement featuring a Parachrom blue balance spring and a date display that aligns with the Datejust’s original innovation. The 31mm case, a modern iteration of the collection’s classic proportions, offers a discreet yet impactful silhouette. This watch is for those who seek distinction without ostentation—individuals who value heritage, craftsmanship, and the quiet confidence of a timepiece that needs no introduction. It suits moments that demand both formality and subtlety, from private gatherings to the quiet triumph of a well-earned achievement.

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