About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 Reference 278288RBR-0005 embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. Within the Datejust collection—a lineage that began in 1945 as a response to the demand for a self-winding watch with a date display—this model distills the brand’s mastery of proportion and refinement. At 31 millimeters, its case strikes a balance between modernity and tradition, framed by a yellow gold bezel encrusted with diamonds that catch light with subtle precision. The champagne dial, finished in a sunburst pattern, exudes warmth and depth, its gem-set indexes adding a touch of opulence without overwhelming the eye. Stick hands, crisp and deliberate, trace the passage of time with understated clarity. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Rolex Caliber 2236, a movement engineered for reliability and accuracy, its performance a testament to the brand’s unwavering standards. The closed caseback, paired with a President bracelet in yellow gold, reinforces the watch’s status as a symbol of enduring craftsmanship. This piece is for those who value discretion as much as distinction—individuals who seek a companion for both formal gatherings and moments of quiet significance. It is not merely an object of desire, but a statement of legacy, worn with the confidence that only time can confer.

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0006 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0007 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0009 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0020 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0022 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0024 · 31 mm

Grey · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0026 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288RBR-0028 · 31 mm

+ 4 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