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Rolex - 278248-0022 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Butterfly / President

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Rolex Rolex - 278248-0022 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Butterfly / President
Rolex Rolex - 278248-0022 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Butterfly / President
Rolex Rolex - 278248-0022 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Butterfly / President

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorWhite
FinishGloss
IndexesNone Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its Yellow Gold iteration with a domed case and President bracelet, embodies the enduring elegance of a collection first introduced in 1945. This reference, distinguished by its 31mm diameter and 16mm lug width, balances proportion and presence, offering a refined silhouette that feels both contemporary and timeless. The white dial, crafted from mother-of-pearl, glows with a subtle iridescence that shifts under different light, its gloss finish complemented by the absence of indexes, allowing the stick hands to dominate with minimalist precision. The domed sapphire crystal adds a layer of sophistication, while the closed caseback and 100-meter water resistance underscore the watch’s commitment to both aesthetics and practicality. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement with a 55-hour power reserve, its finishing and performance reflecting Rolex’s mastery of in-house engineering. The butterfly clasp, a hallmark of the President bracelet, ensures a secure yet effortless fit, while the yellow gold case—polished to a mirror-like sheen—exudes quiet authority. This watch is for those who seek distinction without ostentation, a piece suited to moments that demand both discretion and legacy. Whether worn to a gala or tucked beneath a cuff during a business meeting, it speaks to the wearer’s understanding of heritage, craftsmanship, and the quiet confidence of a timepiece that needs no embellishment.

The 278248 family

278248-0022 is one of 26 variants sharing the 278248 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 17 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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