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Rolex - 278278-0039 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster

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Rolex Rolex - 278278-0039 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278278-0039 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster
Rolex Rolex - 278278-0039 Datejust 31 Yellow Gold / Fluted / Champagne / Oyster

Case

MaterialYellow Gold
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 yellow gold iteration with a fluted bezel and champagne dial, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust collection established itself as a benchmark for luxury watches, merging precision with a design that remains instantly recognizable. This reference, with its 31-millimeter case, strikes a balance between the classic proportions of earlier models and the refined subtlety of modern horology. The champagne dial, finished with a sunburst pattern, exudes warmth and depth, while the stick indexes and hands contribute to a legibility that is both functional and understated. The fluted bezel, a hallmark of the Datejust, adds a tactile and visual contrast to the yellow gold case, which is polished to a luster that only enhances its presence on the wrist. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement certified as a chronometer by the COSC, ensuring accuracy within strict tolerances. This mechanical heart, with its 38-hour power reserve, operates beneath a sapphire crystal and a closed case back, emphasizing the watch’s commitment to durability and discretion. Water resistance to 100 meters further underscores its versatility, though it is ultimately a timepiece

The 278278 family

278278-0039 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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