About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278243-0024 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. A harmonious marriage of stainless steel and yellow gold, its domed case exudes a refined presence, while the black mother-of-pearl dial—glossy and luminous—serves as a canvas for the watch’s most striking detail: gem-set indexes that catch light with subtle, deliberate precision. The stick hands, sharp yet unobtrusive, trace the hours with a clarity that underscores the Datejust’s enduring role as a symbol of understated sophistication. This reference, part of a collection first introduced in 1945, retains its original ethos of balancing innovation with tradition, its design language refined over decades into a language of quiet distinction. At its core, the watch is powered by Rolex’s Caliber 2236, an automatic movement celebrated for its reliability and precision. Encased in a 31mm round case with a closed back, it is a testament to the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, its sapphire crystal protecting the dial with unobtrusive clarity. The Jubilee bracelet, with its five-link design, adds a tactile warmth that complements the watch’s formal yet approachable character. This timepiece is for those who value discretion as much as heritage, its presence suited to moments that demand both subtlety and permanence—whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or as a companion to life’s most significant milestones. It is not a statement, but a legacy in the making.

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