About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178278-0113 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance since its introduction in 1945. The yellow gold fluted case, a hallmark of the Datejust lineage, is rendered with a precision that underscores the collection’s enduring role as a symbol of understated sophistication. The dial, a deep black mother-of-pearl surface, is framed by gem-set indexes that catch light with subtle, deliberate brilliance, while the stick hands trace their path with the clarity of a well-worn path. This reference retains the Datejust’s signature 18-carat gold bezel, its fluted edges a nod to the brand’s early 20th-century innovations in case design, and the sapphire crystal ensures the dial remains unmarred by time or circumstance. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement with a 70-hour power reserve, featuring the brand’s advanced Chronergy escapement and Parachrom balance spring. These elements, combined with the 100-meter water resistance and the Oyster case’s seamless construction, reflect Rolex’s commitment to marrying horological precision with everyday durability. The closed case back, though discreet, invites contemplation of the engineering within—a quiet testament to the brand’s mastery. This watch is for those who seek a companion that transcends trends, a piece as suited to a boardroom as it is to a gala. It is not a statement, but a legacy in the making.

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