About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 reference 278243-0002 embodies the enduring allure of a timepiece that balances tradition with refined modernity. Its case, a harmonious blend of stainless steel and yellow gold, reflects the brand’s mastery of metallurgy, while the domed shape adds a subtle, contemporary edge to the classic Datejust silhouette. The white dial, finished with a luminous gloss, serves as a pristine canvas for the elegant Roman numerals and slender stick hands, their precision echoing the watch’s mechanical heart. The Jubilee bracelet, with its gentle curvature and polished links, ensures a secure yet comfortable fit, reinforcing the Datejust’s reputation as a versatile companion for both formal and everyday occasions. As one of the most iconic collections in horology, the Datejust has long symbolized the intersection of craftsmanship and accessibility, a legacy upheld by this 31mm iteration. The movement, the in-house automatic calibre 2236, exemplifies Rolex’s commitment to reliability and accuracy, featuring a Parachrom blue balance spring and a Côtes de Genève finish that underscores its engineering excellence. The watch’s 100-meter water resistance and sapphire crystal further attest to its robustness, ensuring it remains as functional as it is beautiful. This timepiece is for the discerning individual who values understated sophistication, seeking a watch that transcends trends yet remains eternally relevant. Whether worn to a black-tie gala or paired with a tailored suit for business, it speaks in a language of quiet confidence, its presence as enduring as the heritage it carries.

White · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0001 · 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