About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278289RBR-0021 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that balances tradition with refined modernity. This particular model, introduced in 2020, distinguishes itself through a white gold case that exudes warmth and durability, paired with a bezel and indexes adorned with meticulously set diamonds, their presence understated yet unmistakable. The dial, a polished silver surface with a sunburst finish, reflects light with a subtlety that enhances its elegance without drawing undue attention. The stick hands, paired with the gem-set indexes, create a visual harmony that echoes the Datejust’s longstanding reputation as a benchmark of classic design since its debut in 1945. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement with a date display, notable for its precision and reliability—qualities that have long defined Rolex’s engineering ethos. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures both clarity and protection, while the 100-meter water resistance underscores its practicality without compromising its sartorial grace. This configuration, though newly added to the collection, feels like a natural evolution of the Datejust’s legacy, a testament to the brand’s ability to refine its icons without straying from their essence. Suited for those who value discretion as much as craftsmanship, this watch is an heirloom-in-waiting—ideal for formal occasions, yet equally at home as a quiet statement of discernment. It speaks to the wearer not through excess, but through the quiet confidence of a design that has endured decades of refinement.

Grey · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0006 · 31 mm

White · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0007 · 31 mm

Black · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0011 · 31 mm

Silver · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0012 · 31 mm

Pink · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0013 · 31 mm

Grey · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0014 · 31 mm

Green · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0015 · 31 mm

Pink · White Gold

Ref. 278289RBR-0016 · 31 mm

+ 7 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