About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 178343-0001 stands apart within the collection’s storied lineage through its harmonious interplay of materials and the deliberate restraint of its design. The case, a fusion of yellow gold and stainless steel in Rolesor, balances opulence with durability, while the olive green dial—reminiscent of the patina of aged leather—offers a rare tone that resists the clichés of traditional luxury watchmaking. Its Roman numeral indexes, rendered in contrasting white gold, lend a sense of quiet authority, complemented by stick hands that trace the dial with precision. The bezel, set with a subtle yet deliberate arrangement of diamonds, adds a tactile refinement without overt ostentation, a nod to the Datejust’s enduring role as a symbol of understated sophistication since its introduction in 1945. At its core, the watch is powered by Rolex’s Caliber 2235, an in-house automatic movement distinguished by its Parachrom blue balance spring and a date display that operates with the brand’s signature reliability. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures the mechanical artistry remains protected yet accessible to the discerning eye. Measuring 31mm in diameter, the timepiece adheres to the Datejust’s legacy of proportion—neither too bold nor too modest—a balance that has made it a perennial favorite among collectors.

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178343-0002 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178343-0003 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178343-0004 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178343-0005 · 31 mm

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178343-0006 · 31 mm

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178343-0007 · 31 mm

Black · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178343-0008 · 31 mm

Black · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178343-0010 · 31 mm

+ 25 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