Datejust 31 Rolesor Yellow Diamond / Oyster / MOP Roman

About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 Rolesor Yellow Diamond embodies a quiet mastery of proportion and material harmony, balancing the enduring elegance of the Datejust collection with the refined opulence of its diamond-set bezel. At 31mm, its case is a study in restraint, encased in Rolesor—a fusion of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel—that lends it a timeless, understated radiance. The dial, a luminous mother-of-pearl surface, is framed by golden Roman numerals and slender stick hands, their precision echoed in the watch’s technical core: the Caliber 2235 automatic movement, a chronometer-certified mechanism renowned for its accuracy and reliability. This movement, paired with a sapphire crystal and 100-meter water resistance, ensures both performance and durability, hallmarks of Rolex’s engineering legacy. As the flagship model of the Datejust line since its 1945 debut, this reference honors a tradition of sophistication that transcends trends. The interplay of the white mother-of-pearl dial with the warm hue of the yellow gold bezel creates a visual balance that feels both classic and contemporary. Its closed case back and Oyster case construction reflect Rolex’s commitment to enduring craftsmanship, while the subtle diamond accents along the bezel add a layer of quiet distinction. This watch is for those who value discretion as much as prestige—executives, collectors, and connoisseurs seeking a timepiece that commands respect without demanding attention. It suits moments of significance: a boardroom negotiation, a gala evening, or the quiet satisfaction of a well-earned milestone.

In Context

At 31 mm it is small by current standards, in the range most wristwatches occupied before cases began growing through the 1990s. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. 100 m is genuine swimming resistance — more than the shape of this watch suggests it would need.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. 48 hours of reserve is enough to set it down on Friday evening and find it still running on Monday. At 28,800 vph the seconds hand advances 8 times a second.

178383-0015 is one of 33 executions of the 178383 base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a white dial.

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Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178383-0001 · 31 mm

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Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178383-0002 · 31 mm

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White

178383-0003 · 31 mm

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Green · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178383-0005 · 31 mm

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Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178383-0006 · 31 mm

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Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

178383-0007 · 31 mm

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White

178383-0008 · 31 mm

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Black

178383-0009 · 31 mm

+ 24 more variants in this family.

The 2235 is the small Rolex automatic of the six-digit generation, a 20 mm movement with a date. It carried the Datejust 31 and the 26 mm Lady-Datejust from around 2000 until the 2236 replaced it. It powers 733 watches in this library. It has 31 jewels, a 48-hour reserve and a beat of 28,800 vph, and every one is a COSC chronometer. It is the same architecture as the [2236](/calibers/rolex-2236) that followed, without the silicon Syloxi hairspring and with seven hours less reserve; the [2236 piece](/blog/the-rolex-2236-the-most-common-movement-in-this-library) explains what changed. The library finds it almost entirely in the [Datejust 31](/brands/rolex/datejust-31): 682 references, the 1782xx generation, whose 45 base references and hundreds of dial variants make that collection the largest here. The 26 mm [Lady-Datejust](/brands/rolex/lady-datejust) of the 1791xx generation accounts for 29, the [Pearlmaster](/brands/rolex/pearlmaster) 29 mm and 34 mm for 19, and the 35 mm Yacht-Master for 3. A six-digit Datejust 31 reference is a 2235; the seven-digit one is a 2236, as the [reference-number guide](/blog/how-to-read-a-watch-reference-number) explains. The 2231 was its no-date sibling in the Oyster Perpetual, and the [3135](/calibers/rolex-3135) its counterpart in the 36 mm cases.

732 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2235.

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Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Diamond / Oyster / Black MOP

178158-0056 · 31 mm

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Datejust 31 Stainless Steel Diamond / Oyster / Pink MOP

178384-0061 · 31 mm

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Datejust 31 Rolesor Everose Domed / Jubilee / Black MOP

178241-0043 · 31 mm

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Datejust 31 Yellow Gold Domed / Oyster / Champagne Roman

178248-0079 · 31 mm