About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278278-0027 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. With a case crafted from 18ct yellow gold, its fluted bezel—a hallmark of the Datejust collection since its 1945 debut—adds a tactile richness that complements the dial’s sunburst silver finish. The Roman numeral indexes, paired with slender stick hands, evoke a sense of timeless proportion, while the sapphire crystal ensures clarity and durability without compromising the watch’s understated presence. This reference, though modern in its execution, carries the lineage of a collection that has long balanced innovation with tradition, its heritage etched into every detail from the Oyster case to the self-winding movement within. At its core lies the Caliber 2236, a movement that marries precision with reliability, certified as a chronometer for its accuracy and equipped with a 55-hour power reserve. The closed caseback, while discreet, underscores the watch’s commitment to enduring craftsmanship, a philosophy that has sustained Rolex’s reputation since its founding in 1905. The 31mm diameter, paired with a lug width of 16mm, ensures a fit that is both comfortable and proportionate, a testament to the brand’s attention to ergonomics. This watch is for the discerning individual who values heritage as much as horology, whose presence is marked not by ostentation but by the quiet confidence of a timepiece that has withstood the test of time. It suits moments that demand refinement—whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or as a companion to life’s most significant milestones.

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0003 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0004 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0009 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0010 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0011 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0016 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0017 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278278-0018 · 31 mm

+ 19 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