About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 stands as a refined testament to the brand’s enduring commitment to balancing tradition with innovation, its 178344-0017 variant distinguished by a harmonious interplay of materials and a dial that exudes quiet sophistication. The case, a fusion of stainless steel and white gold, is accented with a subtle domed diamond motif, while the bronze-toned Oyster caseback adds a touch of warmth to its otherwise austere profile. At its heart lies a brown sunburst dial, its depth and texture enhanced by the precision of Roman numerals and slender stick hands, each element contributing to a composition that feels both timeless and deliberately modern. This iteration of the Datejust 31, introduced as part of the collection’s ongoing evolution, retains the iconic silhouette that has defined the line since its debut in 1945, now reimagined for a contemporary audience seeking understated elegance. Powering the watch is the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement celebrated for its reliability and precision, featuring a Parachrom blue balance spring and a certified chronometer rating. The 31mm case, paired with a 16mm lug width, ensures a presence that is neither ostentatious nor diminutive, while the 100-meter water resistance underscores its practicality without compromising its sartorial intent. The watch is suited for those who value discretion as much as craftsmanship—individuals who seek a timepiece that complements a tailored suit as effortlessly as it withstands the passage of time. It is an object for

Brown · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178344-0001 · 31 mm

Purple · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178344-0002 · 31 mm

Grey · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178344-0003 · 31 mm

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178344-0004 · 31 mm

White · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 178344-0005 · 31 mm

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178344-0006 · 31 mm

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178344-0007 · 31 mm

Black · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 178344-0008 · 31 mm

+ 42 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