About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 2020 iteration with a grey dial, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. The 31mm stainless steel case, paired with a domed bezel and a sunburst grey dial, offers a refined contrast between the warmth of the metal and the cool depth of the dial’s finish. Stick indexes and hands, rendered in a minimalist yet deliberate style, underscore the Datejust’s enduring commitment to clarity and proportion—a hallmark of the collection since its 1945 debut. This model, while adhering to the Datejust’s classic silhouette, subtly reimagines its presence for a modern wearer, balancing tradition with a contemporary restraint that feels both intentional and timeless. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement certified as a chronometer for its precision and reliability. Encased in an Oyster case with a sapphire crystal and a water resistance of 100 meters, it marries Rolex’s technical rigor with the understated durability expected of a luxury watch. The Datejust 31’s dimensions—31mm in diameter, with a lug width of 16mm—cater to those who seek a presence that is neither ostentatious nor diminutive, but perfectly proportioned. This watch is for the

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

Pink · Stainless Steel

Ref. 278240-0008 · 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