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Rolex - 178278-0133 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Roman

Ref. 178278-0133

Rolex Rolex - 178278-0133 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0133 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0133 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0133 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0133 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Roman

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorChampagne
FinishSunburst
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its refined iteration of yellow gold with a champagne dial, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance since its introduction in 1945. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of the collection’s enduring design language, frames a dial that captures the subtlety of sunburst champagne, its radiance shifting with the angle of light. Roman numerals, rendered in a crisp, understated hand, complement the stick hands that trace the hours with precision, while the sapphire crystal ensures clarity without intrusion. The case, forged from yellow gold, is both a nod to tradition and a testament to Rolex’s mastery of metallurgy, its polished surfaces reflecting a balance between warmth and durability. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement distinguished by its Parachrom blue balance spring and a date display that operates with the seamless reliability expected of a Rolex. The 31-millimeter case, paired with a lug width that ensures a secure fit, speaks to the brand’s commitment to proportion and wearability, making this watch as practical as it is refined. The Oyster caseback, sealed against the elements, underscores the collection’s legacy of robustness and precision. This watch is for the discerning individual who values understated sophistication—whether for a formal occasion, a quiet moment of reflection, or as a companion to a life lived with purpose. It is not a statement, but a silent assertion of quality, heritage, and the quiet confidence of a timepiece that needs no embellishment.

The 178278 family

178278-0133 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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