About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178279-0078 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust collection established itself as a benchmark for refined horology, and this white gold variant carries that legacy with understated sophistication. The dial, paved with meticulously set diamonds, serves as a canvas for Roman numerals and slender stick hands, their precision mirrored in the watch’s technical rigor. A fluted bezel, a hallmark of Rolex’s design language since the 1930s, frames the dial with a subtle yet enduring presence, while the President bracelet—crafted from 18ct white gold—offers a balance of comfort and ceremonial weight. At its core lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement certified as a Superlative Chronometer, ensuring accuracy within -2/+2 seconds daily. This mechanical heart, paired with a sapphire crystal and 100-meter water resistance, reflects Rolex’s commitment to both artistry and function. The 31mm case, modest in dimension yet commanding in presence, is a testament to the brand’s ability to distill complexity into simplicity. This watch is for the individual who values heritage as much as craftsmanship, whose discernment lies not in ostentation but in the quiet confidence of a timepiece that transcends trends. It is suited to moments that demand both formality and permanence—a wedding, a milestone, or simply the quiet assertion of one’s place in the world.

Silver · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0006 · 31 mm

Grey · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0008 · 31 mm

White · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0015 · 31 mm

Black · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0017 · 31 mm

Blue · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0033 · 31 mm

Pink · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0036 · 31 mm

Blue · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0041 · 31 mm

Pink · White Gold

Ref. 178279-0043 · 31 mm

+ 16 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