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Rolex - 278248-0032 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Grey - Roman / President

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Rolex Rolex - 278248-0032 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Grey - Roman / President
Rolex Rolex - 278248-0032 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Grey - Roman / President
Rolex Rolex - 278248-0032 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Domed / Grey - Roman / President

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorGrey
FinishSunburst
IndexesRoman Numerals Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278248-0032 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for over seven decades. Crafted in yellow gold, its domed case lends a sense of warmth and presence, while the 31-millimeter diameter strikes a balance between refinement and approachability. The grey sunburst dial, with its subtle radial finish, is framed by sleek Roman numerals and stick hands that emphasize precision without ostentation. This model’s design draws directly from the Datejust collection’s legacy, first introduced in 1945 as a response to the demand for a self-winding watch with a date display—a innovation that remains central to its identity. The President bracelet, with its polished gold links and secure hidden clasp, reinforces the watch’s role as a symbol of enduring sophistication. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement engineered for reliability and accuracy, with a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures the watch’s mechanical integrity is as unimpeachable as its aesthetic. The choice of yellow gold, a material synonymous with Rolex’s mastery of precious metals, adds a layer of timeless value. This watch is for those who seek distinction without declaration—a collector’s piece suited to formal occasions or quiet moments of significance. It is not merely an object of horology, but a testament to the enduring appeal of understated luxury.

The 278248 family

278248-0032 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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