About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278243-0001 iteration, marries the brand’s enduring commitment to refinement with a contemporary elegance that feels both timeless and deliberate. The case, a harmonious blend of stainless steel and yellow gold, reflects Rolex’s mastery of metallurgy, while the domed sapphire crystal adds a subtle, modern curvature to the watch’s silhouette. At its heart lies a white dial, its gloss finish illuminating the crisp Roman numerals and slender stick hands with a quiet authority. This configuration nods to the Datejust collection’s legacy—first introduced in 1945 as a response to the demand for a self-winding chronometer with a date display—while the 31mm diameter ensures a presence that is neither overpowering nor diminutive. The Caliber 2236 automatic movement, with its 288 components and 48-hour power reserve, operates beneath a closed case back, a testament to Rolex’s dedication to mechanical precision and discretion. The watch’s 100-meter water resistance, paired with its Oyster case construction, underscores its practicality without sacrificing the aura of exclusivity that defines the brand. This timepiece is for those who value understated sophistication, seeking a watch that commands respect through its craftsmanship rather than ostentation. It is suited to the boardroom, the gala, or the quiet moments between, a companion that endures as effortlessly as it impresses.

White · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0002 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0003 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0004 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0013 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0014 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0015 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0016 · 31 mm

Grey · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0017 · 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