About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 2020 iteration with a pink dial, offers a refined reinterpretation of the collection’s enduring legacy. Introduced in 1945 as a response to the demand for a self-winding watch with a date display, the Datejust has long epitomized understated sophistication. This reference, 278240-0008, channels that heritage through a 31-millimeter stainless steel case, its domed bezel and polished edges echoing the timeless proportions of the original design. The dial, a striking shade of pink, is finished with a sunburst texture that enhances its depth and complexity, while stick indexes and hands lend a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Paired with a Jubilee bracelet, the watch balances classicism with a contemporary edge, its subtle yet deliberate choices speaking to a clientele that values precision and restraint. At its core lies the caliber 2236, a self-winding movement with 2880 vibrations per hour and a 48-hour power reserve, ensuring reliability and accuracy. Encased in an Oyster case with a sapphire crystal and water resistance to 100 meters, it is a testament to Rolex’s mastery of engineering. The watch’s quiet confidence—its color, its proportions, its mechanical integrity—makes it a piece that thrives in moments of quiet distinction. It is for those who seek a timepiece that transcends trends, one that carries the weight of tradition while remaining unapologetically modern. Whether worn to a gala or tucked beneath a cuff during a quiet

Black · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0001 · 31 mm

Black · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0002 · 31 mm

White · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0003 · 31 mm

White · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0004 · 31 mm

Silver · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0005 · 31 mm

Silver · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0006 · 31 mm

Pink · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0007 · 31 mm

Grey · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0009 · 31 mm

+ 9 more variants in this family.

This self-winding mechanical movement with date display is entirely manufactured by Rolex and inaugurates a new generation of movements. Its design and quality manufacture ensure peerless precision and reliability. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 2236 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. It was first introduced in 2014. It the first movement to be fitted with the Syloxi (silicon) hairspring.

906 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2236.

Rolex - 278245-0018 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / White - Roman / President

Ref. 278245-0018 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0019 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Butterfly / Oyster

Ref. 278245-0019 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0024 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Chocolate - Roman / President

Ref. 278245-0024 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0029 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Rose - Diamond / Oyster

Ref. 278245-0029 · 31 mm