About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278241-0001 iteration, exemplifies the quiet authority of a design that has endured for over seven decades. A harmonious marriage of rose gold and stainless steel, its case balances tradition with modernity, while the 31mm diameter offers a refined presence that feels both intimate and substantial. The white dial, finished with a luminous gloss, serves as a timeless canvas for the watch’s defining elements: the crisp Roman numerals and slender stick hands, which evoke the precision of early 20th-century horology. This particular reference, with its domed crystal and closed case back, retains the Datejust’s legacy as a symbol of understated sophistication, a collection first introduced in 1945 as the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch. At its core, the Datejust 31 is powered by Rolex’s in-house automatic movement 2236, a testament to the brand’s commitment to mechanical excellence. The movement’s smooth operation and reliable date display underscore the watch’s function as both an instrument of precision and a heirloom of enduring value. The sapphire crystal, paired with a water resistance rating of 100 meters, ensures durability without compromising the elegance of its construction. This watch is for those who value discretion as much as craftsmanship—executives, connoisseurs, and discerning individuals who seek a timepiece that transcends trends. It suits moments that demand quiet confidence, whether in boardrooms, at cultural events, or during the quiet hours of contemplation. The Datejust 31 is not merely worn; it is carried as a quiet assertion of legacy.

White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0002 · 31 mm

Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0003 · 31 mm

Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0004 · 31 mm

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0005 · 31 mm

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0006 · 31 mm

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0009 · 31 mm

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0010 · 31 mm

Silver · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0015 · 31 mm

+ 15 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