About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178278-0128 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance since its introduction in 1945. This particular model, crafted in yellow gold, marries the collection’s enduring legacy with a refined aesthetic that balances tradition and subtlety. The dial, a warm champagne hue with a sunburst finish, catches light with a soft, dynamic radiance, while Roman numerals and slender stick hands lend it a timeless, almost architectural precision. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of Rolex’s design language, adds a tactile and visual richness that has become synonymous with the brand’s craftsmanship. Encased in 18ct yellow gold, the watch’s 31mm diameter and 16mm lug width ensure a proportion that is both contemporary and classic, suited to wrists that demand both presence and discretion. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement distinguished by its chronometric certification and the inclusion of a Parachrom blue balance spring, ensuring resilience against shocks and temperature variations. The closed caseback, while not a feature of the original Datejust, underscores the watch’s focus on enduring quality over ostentatious display. This is a piece for those who value heritage without needing to announce it—executives, tastemakers, and collectors who recognize that true luxury lies in the marriage of precision and restraint. It is equally at home in a boardroom, on a yacht, or paired with a tailored suit for an evening that demands quiet confidence.

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