About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178344-0053 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that balances tradition with modern refinement. A harmonious blend of white gold and stainless steel, its case exudes understated elegance, while the domed diamond bezel adds a subtle yet deliberate touch of sophistication. The blue sunburst dial, with its deep, radiating finish, serves as a canvas for the watch’s most enduring design elements: crisp Roman numerals and slender stick hands that evoke the collection’s mid-20th-century lineage. First introduced in 1945, the Datejust remains a benchmark for timeless aesthetics, its proportions and symmetry refined over decades to suit contemporary wear without sacrificing heritage. The sapphire crystal, paired with a water resistance of 100 meters, underscores its practicality, ensuring durability without compromising the delicate interplay of light and texture on the dial. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2235, an automatic movement distinguished by its precision and reliability. Featuring a Parachrom balance spring and a 70-hour power reserve, it reflects Rolex’s commitment to mechanical excellence. The closed caseback, while discreet, invites contemplation of the craftsmanship within—a quiet testament to the brand’s engineering ethos. This watch is for the individual who values subtlety over ostentation, whose discernment lies in the quiet confidence of a well-worn patina or the precision of a perfectly aligned dial. It is suited to moments that demand both presence and restraint: a boardroom meeting, a gala, or the quiet satisfaction of a well-timed glance at the wrist.

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