About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278288rbr-0027 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined luxury watchmaking for generations. With a 31-millimeter yellow gold case, this reference marries the enduring elegance of the Datejust collection—first introduced in 1945 as a symbol of accessible sophistication—with a contemporary refinement. The bezel, adorned with meticulously set gemstones, frames a silver dial finished in a sunburst pattern that catches light with subtle gradation, while diamond-set indexes and stick hands lend a crisp, minimalist clarity to the dial’s architecture. The Oyster case, paired with a sapphire crystal and 100-meter water resistance, underscores Rolex’s commitment to both precision and durability, ensuring this watch transitions seamlessly from formal occasions to everyday wear. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, an in-house automatic movement that delivers the brand’s signature reliability, with a date display and a power reserve sufficient to sustain its function for nearly 48 hours. The Datejust 31’s heritage as a cornerstone of Rolex’s identity—its introduction of the date complication in 1953—resonates here, where tradition is reimagined through the interplay of yellow gold’s warmth and the icy precision of the dial’s design. This watch is for those who seek a timepiece that speaks in the language of understated mastery, its presence as enduring as the legacy it carries. It suits moments that demand both quiet confidence and the quiet assurance of a name that needs no embellishment.

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