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Rolex - 178288-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne

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Rolex Rolex - 178288-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne
Rolex Rolex - 178288-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne
Rolex Rolex - 178288-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne
Rolex Rolex - 178288-0046 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / President / Champagne

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorChampagne
FinishSunburst
IndexesStick / Dot Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178288-0046 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. This reference, with its yellow gold case and diamond-set bezel, marries the enduring sophistication of the Datejust collection—introduced in 1945 as a symbol of accessible luxury—with contemporary refinement. The champagne dial, finished in a sunburst pattern, catches light with subtle gradation, while stick hands and indexes lend a crisp, minimalist precision to its face. The President bracelet, a hallmark of Rolex’s craftsmanship, wraps the wrist with a balance of comfort and structural integrity, its three-piece links polished to a mirror sheen. At its core lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement celebrated for its reliability and the inclusion of a date display that operates with seamless smoothness. The case’s 31mm diameter and 100-meter water resistance ensure practicality without compromising the watch’s svelte profile, a testament to Rolex’s mastery of engineering. The closed case back, though unadorned, underscores the brand’s commitment to discretion and durability. This watch is for the individual who values understated sophistication, a piece as suited to a black-tie gala as it is to a quiet morning of reflection. It is not merely an object of desire but a legacy in the making, destined for those who recognize that true luxury lies in the marriage of heritage, precision, and timeless design.

The 178288 family

178288-0046 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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