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Rolex - 278278-0033 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Silver - Diamond / Oyster

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Rolex Rolex - 278278-0033 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Silver - Diamond / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278278-0033 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Silver - Diamond / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278278-0033 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Silver - Diamond / Oyster

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
Diameter31 mm
CrystalSapphire
WR100 m

Dial

ColorSilver
FinishSunburst
IndexesGem-Set Indexes Hands: Stick

Movement

Caliber2236
Typeautomatic
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About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278278-0033 iteration, marries the brand’s enduring commitment to refinement with a contemporary silhouette that honors the collection’s legacy. The 31mm yellow gold case, framed by the iconic fluted bezel, exudes a quiet authority, while the sunburst silver dial—adorned with gem-set indexes—captures light with subtle elegance. The stick hands, paired with the clean, legible layout, reflect the Datejust’s longstanding role as a symbol of understated sophistication, a design ethos that has defined the collection since its introduction in 1945. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed caseback, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s seamless integration of form and function. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement certified as a Superlative Chronometer, delivering precision and reliability through Rolex’s in-house innovation. The 100-meter water resistance and Oyster case construction underscore the brand’s mastery of engineering, ensuring the watch remains as practical as it is polished. This piece is not merely a timepiece but a testament to the quiet confidence of those who value heritage and craftsmanship. It suits the discerning individual—whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or as a personal talisman—for whom distinction is measured not in excess, but in the quiet assurance of a well-crafted, enduring legacy.

The 278278 family

278278-0033 is one of 28 variants sharing the 278278 base reference — same watch underneath, different dial, bezel, or bracelet execution. Browse the others:

+ 19 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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