About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its yellow gold and diamond iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined luxury watchmaking for generations. A descendant of the original Datejust introduced in 1945, this model retains the collection’s signature elegance while refining its proportions to a contemporary 31mm diameter—a size that balances tradition with modern sensibilities. The dial, a luminous silver sunburst, is framed by a gem-set bezel that catches light with subtle, deliberate precision, while the stick hands and Roman numeral indexes evoke a classicism that transcends trends. Encased in 18ct yellow gold, the Oyster case exudes understated refinement, its polished finish complemented by the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and the watch’s 100-meter water resistance, a testament to Rolex’s enduring commitment to durability. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement that combines Rolex’s mastery of in-house engineering with a date display that operates with quiet reliability. The movement’s precision and longevity are hallmarks of the brand’s philosophy, ensuring that every component—from the blue spring washers to the Parachrom balance spring—functions in harmony. This watch is for those who value discretion as much as craftsmanship, a piece that commands attention without demanding it. It is suited to the boardroom, the

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