About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278288rbr-0025 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. With a 31-millimeter yellow gold case, its presence is both intimate and commanding, framed by a bezel adorned with meticulously set diamonds that catch light with subtle precision. The dial, a deep grey sunburst finish, serves as a canvas for the watch’s classical character: Roman numerals, rendered in luminous white, anchor the design, while stick hands trace the passage of time with understated clarity. This iteration of the Datejust, first introduced in 1945, retains the collection’s legacy of balancing refinement with wearability, its proportions tailored for those who value discretion as much as craftsmanship. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement engineered for reliability and precision, its architecture a testament to Rolex’s mastery of in-house innovation. The Oyster case, waterproof to 100 meters, ensures durability without compromising the watch’s sleek silhouette. The closed caseback, a deliberate omission of complications, underscores the Datejust’s focus on purity of form and function. This watch is for the discerning individual who seeks a companion for life’s most significant moments—whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or on the wrist of someone who understands that true luxury lies in the quiet confidence of a well-crafted timepiece.

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-0010 · 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

+ 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