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Rolex - 178384-0026 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel Diamond / Oyster / Bronze - Roman

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Rolex Rolex - 178384-0026 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel Diamond / Oyster / Bronze - Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178384-0026 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel Diamond / Oyster / Bronze - Roman
Rolex Rolex - 178384-0026 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel Diamond / Oyster / Bronze - Roman

Case

MaterialWhite Gold, Stainless Steel
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorBronze
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2235
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 178384-0026 iteration, marries the enduring elegance of the Datejust collection with a contemporary interplay of materials and color. The dial’s warm bronze hue, a deliberate departure from the collection’s traditional gold tones, exudes a quiet sophistication that complements the case’s combination of polished white gold and stainless steel. This juxtaposition of metals and the dial’s patina-like finish evoke a sense of timelessness, while the Roman numeral indexes and slender stick hands reinforce the Datejust’s legacy as a benchmark for classic horology. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures both durability and a seamless, uninterrupted aesthetic, a hallmark of Rolex’s Oyster case design since 1926. At its core, the watch is driven by the Caliber 2235, a self-winding movement with a certified chronometer rating, offering precise timekeeping and a 70-hour power reserve. The 31mm case, slightly smaller than its predecessors, maintains the Datejust’s signature wearability, making it as suitable for a formal dinner as it is for a day spent in the city. The bronze dial, though unconventional, is a deliberate choice that nods to the patina of aged metals, adding depth and character that evolve with the watch over time. This piece is for the discerning collector who values subtlety over ostentation, and for those who seek a timepiece that balances heritage with modern sensibilities. It is a companion for moments that demand both presence and restraint—whether on the wrist of a seasoned connoisseur or as a quiet statement of craftsmanship.

The 178384 family

178384-0026 is one of 52 variants sharing the 178384 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 43 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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