About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 in yellow gold, with its distinctive olive dial and domed case, embodies a quiet mastery of tradition and precision. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust collection has long been a benchmark for understated sophistication, and this iteration—reference 278248-0029—carries that legacy with a striking yet restrained aesthetic. The dial’s sunburst finish, rendered in a deep, muted olive, catches light with subtle gradation, while Roman numerals and slender stick hands lend a timeless elegance. The yellow gold case, polished to a warm luster, is framed by a domed sapphire crystal that enhances the watch’s three-dimensional presence, a design choice that balances classicism with a modern touch. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement with a date display and a power reserve of approximately 55 hours. Its reliability and precision are hallmarks of Rolex’s engineering, refined through decades of innovation. The Oyster case, sealed with a screw-down crown and protected by a waterproof rating of 100 meters, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s refined silhouette. This piece is for those who value heritage as much as horology, seeking a timepiece that transcends trends. It suits formal occasions with its quiet opulence, yet its clean lines and enduring design make it equally at home in everyday wear—a testament to the Datejust’s role as a symbol of enduring grace.

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0003 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0004 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0013 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0014 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0015 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0016 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0017 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0018 · 31 mm

+ 17 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