About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 reference 278243-0017 embodies the quiet authority of a design that has defined horological elegance for generations. A harmonious blend of stainless steel and yellow gold, its case exudes a balanced sophistication, a nod to the Datejust collection’s enduring legacy since its introduction in 1945. The grey sunburst dial, with its subtle depth and refinement, is framed by sleek Roman numerals and stick hands, a composition that merges classicism with modern restraint. The domed sapphire crystal adds a layer of contemporary precision, while the closed caseback ensures the watch remains a discreet yet commanding presence on the wrist. At its core, the 2236 automatic movement delivers the reliability and craftsmanship for which Rolex is renowned, with a power reserve of approximately 55 hours and a certified chronometer rating that underscores its engineering excellence. The 31mm case diameter, paired with a 16mm lug width, offers a refined fit that respects tradition without compromising wearability. This watch is for those who value understated distinction—a piece as suited to a quiet evening at a gallery opening as it is to the quiet confidence of daily life. It is not a statement, but a testament: to heritage, to precision, and to the enduring appeal of a design that has, for decades, set the standard for luxury timepieces.

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

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

+ 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