Datejust 31 White Gold Diamond / Pink - Diamond

About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278289RBR-0022 configuration, exemplifies the quiet sophistication of a timepiece that marries tradition with refined modernity. The pink dial, a striking contrast to the white gold case, is finished with a sunburst pattern that catches light with subtle, shifting hues. Gem-set indexes and a bezel encrusted with diamonds add a layer of opulence without overwhelming the watch’s classic silhouette, a hallmark of the Datejust collection since its introduction in 1945. The stick hands, paired with a sapphire crystal and a closed case back, underscore the balance between precision and elegance that defines Rolex’s approach to luxury. At its core, the watch houses the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement renowned for its reliability and the inclusion of a date display that operates with seamless accuracy. The 31-millimeter case, paired with a white gold bracelet, ensures a comfortable fit while maintaining the proportionality that has made the Datejust a timeless icon. This particular reference, introduced in 2020, reflects a deliberate evolution within the collection, preserving the Datejust’s heritage while introducing a contemporary flair through its vibrant dial and diamond detailing. Crafted for those who value understated prestige, this watch is suited to moments that demand both presence and restraint—a gala, a private meeting, or simply a quiet acknowledgment of time’s passage. It is not a statement of excess, but a testament to the enduring appeal of craftsmanship that transcends trends.

In Context

At 31 mm it is small by current standards, in the range most wristwatches occupied before cases began growing through the 1990s. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. 100 m is genuine swimming resistance — more than the shape of this watch suggests it would need.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. 55 hours of reserve is enough to set it down on Friday evening and find it still running on Monday. At 28,800 vph the seconds hand advances 8 times a second.

278289RBR-0022 is one of 16 executions of the 278289RBR base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a pink sunburst dial and a white gold case.

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Grey · White Gold

278289RBR-0006 · 31 mm

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White · White Gold

278289RBR-0007 · 31 mm

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Black · White Gold

278289RBR-0011 · 31 mm

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Silver · White Gold

278289RBR-0012 · 31 mm

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Pink · White Gold

278289RBR-0013 · 31 mm

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Grey · White Gold

278289RBR-0014 · 31 mm

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Green · White Gold

278289RBR-0015 · 31 mm

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Pink · White Gold

278289RBR-0016 · 31 mm

+ 7 more variants in this family.

The 2236 is the Rolex movement inside more watches in this library than any other: 907, in the 28 mm Lady-Datejust and the 31 mm Datejust 31. It was the first Rolex caliber with a silicon hairspring. Introduced in 2014 in the Pearlmaster 34, it is a 20 mm automatic with a date, 31 jewels, a 55-hour reserve and a beat of 28,800 vph, certified by the COSC and then tested again by Rolex after casing to the Superlative Chronometer tolerance of two seconds a day. Its distinction is the Syloxi hairspring: silicon, immune to magnetism, etched to a patented geometry that keeps the spring concentric in every position, and paired with Paraflex shock absorbers. The larger Rolex calibers kept the Parachrom alloy spring; Syloxi did not reach a men's movement until the 7140 of 2023. The [2236 piece](/blog/the-rolex-2236-the-most-common-movement-in-this-library) sets out that history. In the library it powers 488 [Datejust 31](/brands/rolex/datejust-31) references, the seven-digit 2782xx generation of 2020, 399 [Lady-Datejusts](/brands/rolex/lady-datejust) of the 2791xx generation of 2015, 15 [Pearlmasters](/brands/rolex/pearlmaster) and 5 [Yacht-Master 37s](/brands/rolex/yacht-master). The [2235](/calibers/rolex-2235) is the 48-hour movement it replaced, the [2232](/calibers/rolex-2232) its no-date sibling for the Oyster Perpetual, and the [3235](/calibers/rolex-3235) its counterpart in the 36 mm and 41 mm cases.

906 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2236.

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Lady-Datejust 28 Rolesor Everose Diamond / Oyster / MOP

279381RBR-0014 · 28 mm

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Lady-Datejust 28 Rolesor Rose Diamond / Jubilee / MOP

279381rbr-0013 · 28 mm

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Lady-Datejust 28 Rolesor Yellow Domed / Oyster / MOP

279163-0014 · 28 mm

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Datejust 31 Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold / Diamond / Black MOP / Oyster

278383RBR-0023 · 31 mm