About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278241-0027 iteration, marries the enduring elegance of the Datejust collection with a refined interplay of materials and craftsmanship. The 31mm case, a harmonious blend of stainless steel and rose gold, frames a dial that exudes understated sophistication—a deep, sunburst-finished brown that evokes the warmth of aged leather. Gem-set indexes add a subtle yet deliberate touch of opulence, while the stick hands trace their lineage to the original Datejust designs of the 1940s, when the model first introduced the date complication to the wristwatch world. The domed sapphire crystal, paired with the Oyster case’s waterproof integrity, ensures both resilience and clarity, a testament to Rolex’s unwavering commitment to precision and durability. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement celebrated for its reliability and the smoothness of its 288-component architecture. This mechanical heartbeat, paired with the watch’s 100-meter water resistance, underscores the Datejust 31’s versatility—whether worn in the boardroom or over a cufflink at a gala. The collection’s heritage, rooted in 1945 when the Datejust debuted as the first waterproof date-display wristwatch, resonates in every detail, from the polished bezel to the engraved crown. This timepiece is for the discerning individual who values heritage without ostentation, seeking a watch that balances tradition with

White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278241-0001 · 31 mm

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

+ 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