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Rolex - 178288-0029 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Silver Diamond

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Rolex Rolex - 178288-0029 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Silver Diamond
Rolex Rolex - 178288-0029 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Silver Diamond
Rolex Rolex - 178288-0029 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Silver Diamond
Rolex Rolex - 178288-0029 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Silver Diamond

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorSilver
IndexesGem-Set Indexes Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178288-0029 iteration, embodies the enduring elegance of the collection, which has defined luxury wristwear since its introduction in 1945. This particular reference marries the timeless appeal of yellow gold with a refined touch of sophistication, its case set with a diamond-studded bezel that catches light with subtle precision. The dial, a polished expanse of silver, is framed by gem-set indexes that echo the bezel’s brilliance, while the stick hands trace their path with quiet authority. The Oyster case, a hallmark of Rolex’s engineering, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s svelte 31-millimeter profile, a size that balances presence with discretion. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement distinguished by its enhanced date display and the precision of its Parachrom blue balance spring, a technical achievement that underscores Rolex’s commitment to horological excellence. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, safeguards the watch’s integrity while allowing the craftsmanship of its components to remain unseen but assured. This is a timepiece that thrives in moments of quiet distinction—whether at a black-tie gala, a private dinner, or the quiet turning of a page in a rare book. It is for those who value heritage as much as innovation, and who recognize that true luxury lies not in excess, but in the seamless marriage of artistry and function.

The 178288 family

178288-0029 is one of 38 variants sharing the 178288 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 29 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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