About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 has long stood as a testament to the brand’s mastery of balancing tradition with refinement, and the 178344-0027 exemplifies this ethos with its understated elegance. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust collection redefined the modern dress watch, and this 31mm iteration honors that legacy with a dial that marries natural beauty and precision. The mother-of-pearl surface, with its iridescent sheen, serves as a canvas for Roman numeral indexes and sleek stick hands, their simplicity allowing the dial’s organic texture to take center stage. Encased in polished stainless steel with a domed profile, the watch exudes quiet sophistication, while the sapphire crystal ensures clarity and durability. At its heart lies the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement certified for precision by the COSC, featuring a Parachrom balance spring that enhances reliability against shocks and temperature fluctuations. The closed caseback, though discreet, underscores the watch’s commitment to timeless craftsmanship over ostentation. This piece is designed for those who value subtlety as much as heritage—individuals who seek a timepiece that complements a refined lifestyle without demanding attention. Whether worn for a formal gathering or as a discreet companion in daily life, the Datejust 31 embodies the quiet confidence of a watch that needs no embellishment to convey its stature.

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