About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its refined interpretation of stainless steel and yellow gold, embodies the enduring balance of tradition and innovation that defines the collection. With a 31mm case that merges the robustness of Oystersteel with the warmth of 18ct yellow gold, this timepiece strikes a deliberate equilibrium between presence and subtlety. The dial, a luminous silver expanse finished in sunburst, serves as a canvas for the gem-set indexes—each diamond-set marker a quiet assertion of precision and elegance. Stick hands, their simplicity a nod to the Datejust’s mid-20th-century lineage, trace their arc across the dial with understated clarity. The domed sapphire crystal, paired with a closed caseback, reinforces the watch’s commitment to both durability and discretion, while the 100-meter water resistance ensures it remains as practical as it is polished. At its core lies the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement that marries Rolex’s mastery of horology with modern reliability. Its blue-steel balance spring and Parachrom hairspring contribute to the watch’s resilience against magnetic interference and temperature fluctuations, a testament to the brand’s relentless pursuit of accuracy. The Datejust 31’s heritage

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