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Rolex - 178343-0022 Datejust 31 Rolesor Yellow Domed Diamond / Jubilee / Steel Roman

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Rolex Rolex - 178343-0022 Datejust 31 Rolesor Yellow Domed Diamond / Jubilee / Steel Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178343-0022 Datejust 31 Rolesor Yellow Domed Diamond / Jubilee / Steel Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178343-0022 Datejust 31 Rolesor Yellow Domed Diamond / Jubilee / Steel Roman

Case

MaterialYellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorGrey
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its Rolesor iteration of yellow gold and stainless steel, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined luxury watchmaking for generations. The 31mm case, a modern refinement of the Datejust’s original 1945 silhouette, is crowned with a domed diamond bezel that refracts light with subtle brilliance, while the Jubilee bracelet—featuring the signature five-link design—offers a balance of comfort and sophistication. The dial, a deep grey that evokes the patina of aged metal, is adorned with Roman numerals and stick hands, their simplicity a testament to the collection’s enduring commitment to legibility and elegance. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures the watch’s mechanical heart remains protected, though its presence is never intrusive. At its core, the Datejust 31 is powered by the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement with a 70-hour power reserve, certified for precision by the COSC. This technical mastery is married to the watch’s heritage as the first Rolex model to feature a date display on the dial, a innovation that has since become a hallmark of the brand. The 100-meter water resistance, while not a feature of the original Datejust, underscores its adaptability to contemporary lifestyles without compromising its classic character. This watch is for those who seek distinction without ostentation—a collector’s piece as much as a daily companion. It suits the boardroom, the gala, or the quiet moments between them, its presence a silent assertion of taste and tradition.

The 178343 family

178343-0022 is one of 34 variants sharing the 178343 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 25 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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