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Rolex - 278245-0016 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Chocolate - Diamond / President

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Rolex Rolex - 278245-0016 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Chocolate - Diamond / President
Rolex Rolex - 278245-0016 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Chocolate - Diamond / President
Rolex Rolex - 278245-0016 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Chocolate - Diamond / President

Case

MaterialRose Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorBrown
FinishSunburst
IndexesGem-Set Indexes Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278245-0016 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that balances tradition with refined modernity. Rose gold, a material synonymous with Rolex’s mastery of precious metals, forms the case, its warm hue complemented by a domed sapphire crystal that enhances the watch’s presence without drawing undue attention. The dial, a rich brown with a sunburst finish, exudes understated elegance, its gem-set indexes adding a subtle sparkle that catches light only when desired. Stick hands, precise and unadorned, trace the passage of time with a clarity that reflects the Datejust collection’s enduring legacy since its introduction in 1945. This collection, a cornerstone of Rolex’s identity, has long represented the intersection of craftsmanship and accessibility, and the 31mm diameter ensures its proportions remain discreetly imposing. At the heart of the watch lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement distinguished by its date display and a power reserve of approximately 50 hours, a testament to Rolex’s commitment to precision and reliability. The closed case back, paired with the Oyster case’s water resistance to 100 meters, underscores the brand’s engineering ethos—where durability and sophistication coexist. The President bracelet, with its three-piece links and polished finish, completes the ensemble, offering a level of comfort and refinement that aligns with the watch’s purpose. This timepiece is for the individual who values heritage without ostentation, whose discernment lies in the subtleties of design and the quiet confidence of a watch that needs

The 278245 family

278245-0016 is one of 24 variants sharing the 278245 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 15 more variants in this family.

Inside: Caliber 2236

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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.

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