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Rolex - 178279-0082 Datejust 31 White Gold Fluted / President / Black Roman

Ref. 178279-0082

Rolex Rolex - 178279-0082 Datejust 31 White Gold Fluted / President / Black Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178279-0082 Datejust 31 White Gold Fluted / President / Black Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178279-0082 Datejust 31 White Gold Fluted / President / Black Roman

Case

MaterialWhite Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorBlack
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178279-0082 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance since its debut in 1945. This reference, crafted in white gold, marries the collection’s enduring legacy with contemporary refinement. The dial, a deep black expanse, is adorned with Roman numerals and slender stick hands, their precision echoing the watch’s mechanical heartbeat. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of Rolex’s design language, adds a tactile and visual dimension that distinguishes it from mere horology to artistry. Encased in 18ct white gold, the watch’s proportions—31mm in diameter, with a lug width of 16mm—strike a balance between presence and subtlety, ensuring it feels both commanding and discreet on the wrist. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement that underscores Rolex’s mastery of engineering. Its Parachrom blue balance spring and Paramagnetic blue alloy components ensure resilience against magnetism and shock, while the date display, positioned at the 3 o’clock mark, operates with the seamless precision expected of a brand that has redefined reliability. The closed case back, paired with the President bracelet’s triple-folding clasp, reinforces the watch’s commitment to both durability and sophistication. This timepiece is for the individual who values heritage without ostentation, whose moments of significance—whether in boardrooms, at gala events, or during quiet contemplation—are best marked by understated excellence. It is not a statement, but a testament.

The 178279 family

178279-0082 is one of 25 variants sharing the 178279 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 16 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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