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Rolex - 278240-0016 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Jubilee / Grey - Roman

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Rolex Rolex - 278240-0016 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Jubilee / Grey - Roman
Rolex Rolex - 278240-0016 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Jubilee / Grey - Roman
Rolex Rolex - 278240-0016 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Jubilee / Grey - Roman

Case

MaterialStainless Steel
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorGrey
FinishSunburst
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 2020 iteration with a grey dial, embodies the enduring elegance of a collection that has defined luxury watchmaking since its introduction in 1945. This reference, distinguished by its 31mm stainless steel case and refined proportions, strikes a balance between modern subtlety and the timeless gravitas of the Datejust lineage. The dial, a muted grey with a sunburst finish, exudes understated sophistication, its Roman numerals and slender stick hands framing the date complication with quiet precision. The Jubilee bracelet, a hallmark of the collection, adds a touch of fluidity, its five-link design complementing the watch’s polished yet restrained character. At its core lies the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement engineered for reliability and accuracy, its components refined through decades of Rolex innovation. The domed stainless steel bezel and sapphire crystal contribute to the Oyster case’s legendary durability, while the 100-meter water resistance ensures practicality without compromising the watch’s formal demeanor. This iteration, though modest in scale, carries the weight of a heritage that has consistently married technical mastery with aesthetic restraint. Suited for those who value discretion as much as craftsmanship, the Datejust 31 is a testament to the enduring appeal of a watch that transcends trends. It is the choice of individuals who seek a companion for both life’s grand occasions and the quiet moments in between—worn with confidence, never ostentation.

The 278240 family

278240-0016 is one of 18 variants sharing the 278240 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 9 more variants in this family.

Inside: Caliber 2236

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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.

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