About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its refined iteration of yellow gold with a gem-set bezel, embodies the enduring legacy of a collection that has defined luxury watchmaking for generations. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust established itself as a paragon of elegance and precision, and the 31mm case size offers a contemporary reinterpretation of its timeless silhouette. The white mother-of-pearl dial, polished to a subtle gloss, serves as a luminous canvas for the stick hands and the absence of traditional indexes, emphasizing minimalism and clarity. A bezel encrusted with meticulously placed diamonds adds a quiet opulence, while the Oyster case’s closed back and sapphire crystal underscore the watch’s robust construction and uncompromising attention to detail. At its core, the Datejust 31 is powered by Rolex’s in-house automatic movement 2236, a marvel of engineering that combines chronometric certification with a power reserve of approximately 55 hours. This movement, paired with the watch’s 100-meter water resistance, ensures reliability without sacrificing the refinement expected of a luxury timepiece. The butterfly clasp on the Oyster bracelet further enhances wearability, allowing for seamless adjustment and a secure fit. This watch is for the discerning individual who values heritage, craftsmanship, and understated sophistication. It suits formal occasions with its polished presence, yet its discreet design ensures it remains equally at home in everyday life—a testament to the Datejust’s enduring appeal as a symbol of enduring elegance.

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0003 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0004 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0008 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0011 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0012 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0013 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0014 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278288rbr-0019 · 31 mm

+ 6 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