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Rolex - 178278-0137 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Floral

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Rolex Rolex - 178278-0137 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Floral
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0137 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Floral
Rolex Rolex - 178278-0137 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Fluted / Oyster / Champagne Floral

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorChampagne
FinishSunburst
IndexesNone Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its yellow gold fluted variant with a champagne floral dial, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance since its introduction in 1945. The 31mm case, crafted in 18ct yellow gold, exudes warmth and refinement, its fluted bezel a nod to the enduring design language that has graced Rolex’s most iconic references. The dial, a sunburst-finished champagne hue, is understated yet luminous, its absence of traditional indexes and use of stick hands emphasizing a minimalist, almost architectural clarity. This iteration of the Datejust 31, with its closed case back and sapphire crystal, balances the collection’s heritage of precision with a modern restraint that feels both timeless and deliberate. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement with a 55-hour power reserve, its Côtes de Genève decoration and concentric oscillating weight a testament to Rolex’s commitment to mechanical artistry. The watch’s 100-meter water resistance and Oyster case construction ensure it is as functional as it is beautiful, a paradox that has long defined the brand’s appeal. This watch is for the individual who values subtlety over ostentation, whose presence is marked not by volume but by precision. It suits the boardroom, the gala, or the quiet moments in between—where a watch is not merely worn, but quietly affirmed as a companion to a life of discernment.

The 178278 family

178278-0137 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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