Datejust 31 Stainless Steel/ Rose Gold / Fluted / Grey - Roman / Jubilee

About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278271-0030 iteration, marries the enduring elegance of the Datejust collection with a refined interplay of materials and proportions. At 31mm in diameter, its case combines polished stainless steel with 18ct rose gold, a pairing that balances the warmth of precious metal with the timeless neutrality of steel. The fluted bezel, a signature design element since the collection’s 1945 debut, frames a grey sunburst dial that exudes quiet sophistication. Roman numeral indexes and slender stick hands lend a classical touch, while the sunburst finish adds depth and movement under varying light. The Jubilee bracelet, with its five-link design, ensures a secure yet comfortable fit, reinforcing the Datejust’s reputation as a versatile companion for both formal and casual occasions. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement distinguished by its Parachrom balance spring and Chronergy escapement—innovations that enhance precision and resilience against magnetism and shock. The closed caseback and sapphire crystal underscore Rolex’s commitment to durability without compromising aesthetics. As a model that has long symbolized the intersection of tradition and modernity, the Datejust 31 remains a benchmark in the luxury watchmaking world. This timepiece is for the discerning individual who values understated refinement and heritage. It suits those who seek a watch that transcends trends, offering a quiet statement of craftsmanship and legacy—whether worn to a gala, a business meeting, or simply as a daily testament to enduring quality

In Context

At 31 mm it is small by current standards, in the range most wristwatches occupied before cases began growing through the 1990s. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. 100 m is genuine swimming resistance — more than the shape of this watch suggests it would need.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. 55 hours of reserve is enough to set it down on Friday evening and find it still running on Monday. At 28,800 vph the seconds hand advances 8 times a second.

278271-0030 is one of 24 executions of the 278271 base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a grey sunburst dial and a rose gold, stainless steel case.

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White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0001 · 31 mm

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White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0002 · 31 mm

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Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0003 · 31 mm

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Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0004 · 31 mm

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0005 · 31 mm

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0006 · 31 mm

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0009 · 31 mm

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278271-0010 · 31 mm

+ 15 more variants in this family.

The 2236 is the Rolex movement inside more watches in this library than any other: 907, in the 28 mm Lady-Datejust and the 31 mm Datejust 31. It was the first Rolex caliber with a silicon hairspring. Introduced in 2014 in the Pearlmaster 34, it is a 20 mm automatic with a date, 31 jewels, a 55-hour reserve and a beat of 28,800 vph, certified by the COSC and then tested again by Rolex after casing to the Superlative Chronometer tolerance of two seconds a day. Its distinction is the Syloxi hairspring: silicon, immune to magnetism, etched to a patented geometry that keeps the spring concentric in every position, and paired with Paraflex shock absorbers. The larger Rolex calibers kept the Parachrom alloy spring; Syloxi did not reach a men's movement until the 7140 of 2023. The [2236 piece](/blog/the-rolex-2236-the-most-common-movement-in-this-library) sets out that history. In the library it powers 488 [Datejust 31](/brands/rolex/datejust-31) references, the seven-digit 2782xx generation of 2020, 399 [Lady-Datejusts](/brands/rolex/lady-datejust) of the 2791xx generation of 2015, 15 [Pearlmasters](/brands/rolex/pearlmaster) and 5 [Yacht-Master 37s](/brands/rolex/yacht-master). The [2235](/calibers/rolex-2235) is the 48-hour movement it replaced, the [2232](/calibers/rolex-2232) its no-date sibling for the Oyster Perpetual, and the [3235](/calibers/rolex-3235) its counterpart in the 36 mm and 41 mm cases.

906 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2236.

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Lady-Datejust 28 Rolesor Everose Diamond / Oyster / MOP

279381RBR-0014 · 28 mm

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Lady-Datejust 28 Rolesor Rose Diamond / Jubilee / MOP

279381rbr-0013 · 28 mm

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Lady-Datejust 28 Rolesor Yellow Domed / Oyster / MOP

279163-0014 · 28 mm

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Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold / Diamond / Black MOP / Oyster

278383RBR-0023 · 31 mm