About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 178288-0051 embodies the enduring elegance of a collection first introduced in 1945, a benchmark for timeless design and precision. This particular iteration marries the enduring allure of yellow gold with a diamond-set bezel, its gemstones arranged with meticulous symmetry to frame the dial’s soft champagne hue. The Roman numerals, rendered in a contrasting tone, add a touch of classical refinement, while the stick hands sweep across the surface with quiet authority. At 31 millimeters in diameter, the case strikes a balance between presence and subtlety, its proportions honed by decades of evolution in the Datejust lineage. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement distinguished by its Côtes de Genève decoration and a date display that aligns with the brand’s relentless pursuit of accuracy. The closed caseback, paired with the President bracelet’s five-link design, reinforces the watch’s role as a symbol of understated sophistication. The 100-meter water resistance and the movement’s 48-hour power reserve underscore the marriage of practicality and luxury that defines Rolex’s engineering. This watch is for those who value heritage as much as horology, seeking a piece that transcends trends yet remains perpetually relevant. It suits formal occasions with its restrained opulence, yet its craftsmanship ensures it is as comfortable in a boardroom as it is on the wrist of a discerning collector.

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0001 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0007 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0010 · 31 mm

Black · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0011 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0012 · 31 mm

Black · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0016 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0021 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 178288-0025 · 31 mm

+ 29 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