About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278243-0014 iteration, embodies the refined balance of tradition and modernity that defines the collection’s enduring appeal. This reference marries stainless steel with yellow gold in a seamless, elegant construction, a hallmark of Rolex’s mastery in metallurgy and design. The 31mm case, slightly scaled from the original Datejust’s 1945 proportions, feels proportionally harmonious on the wrist, while the domed sapphire crystal adds a subtle, contemporary edge to the watch’s silhouette. Beneath the glass, the champagne dial—finished with a sunburst pattern—captures light with quiet sophistication, its warm hue complemented by the crisp, minimalist stick hands and indexes. The Jubilee bracelet, with its five-link design, ensures both comfort and a sense of timeless refinement, a nod to the collection’s legacy as a symbol of enduring elegance. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement engineered for precision and reliability, with a date display positioned at the traditional 6 o’clock location. The 100-meter water resistance and the closed case back underscore Rolex’s commitment to both function and discretion. This is a timepiece that thrives in the interplay between subtlety and presence, its design language speaking volumes without overt flourish. For those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and a quiet assertion of status, the Datejust 31 is a natural choice. It suits the discerning individual who seeks a watch as much at home in a boardroom as it is at a gala, its understated luxury speaking to a life of quiet distinction.

White · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278243-0001 · 31 mm

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

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