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Rolex - 278273-0013 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster

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Rolex Rolex - 278273-0013 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278273-0013 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278273-0013 Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster

Case

MaterialYellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorChampagne
FinishSunburst
IndexesStick / Dot Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278273-0013 iteration, embodies the quiet assurance of a timepiece that has transcended decades of evolution while retaining the essence of its original vision. This reference marries the enduring elegance of stainless steel with the warm resonance of yellow gold, a combination that underscores the Datejust collection’s legacy as a bridge between classic design and modern sophistication. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust established itself as a benchmark for understated luxury, and this 31mm variant honors that heritage with a dial that glows softly in champagne—a hue that complements the sunburst finish of the surface, enhancing the interplay of light across its stick indexes and hands. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of Rolex’s design language, adds a tactile and visual dimension that feels both deliberate and timeless. At its core, the watch is driven by the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement with a 2880-vibrations-per-hour frequency and a Parachrom balance spring, ensuring precision and resilience against magnetic interference. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed caseback, reinforces the watch’s durability without compromising its refined silhouette. Measuring 31mm in diameter, it strikes a balance between presence and discretion, making it as suitable for a formal evening as it is for the quiet confidence of everyday wear. This watch is for those who value heritage without ostentation, who seek a companion that evolves with them rather than declaring itself. It is not a statement, but a testament—crafted for the discerning collector who understands that true luxury lies in the details that remain unseen.

The 278273 family

278273-0013 is one of 24 variants sharing the 278273 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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