About This Watch

The 278344RBR-0036 Datejust 31 embodies the quiet authority of Rolex’s enduring design language, blending the brand’s mastery of materials with a refined, contemporary sensibility. Introduced in 2021, this iteration marries stainless steel with white gold, its diamond-set bezel catching light with a subtle, understated brilliance. The dial—a deep, velvety blue with a sunburst finish—serves as a canvas for the watch’s minimalist elegance, its stick indexes and hands rendered in sharp, precise lines that echo the clean geometry of the Jubilee bracelet. The 31mm case, slightly smaller than its predecessors, offers a more intimate presence without sacrificing the Datejust’s iconic proportions, a balance that has defined the collection since its 1945 debut. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, a self-winding movement developed in-house by Rolex, renowned for its reliability and the brand’s signature in-house chronometry. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed case back, ensures both clarity and protection, while the 100-meter water resistance underscores the watch’s practicality without compromising its formal demeanor. The blue dial, paired with the white gold and diamond accents, evokes a timeless sophistication that transcends trends, a hallmark of the Datejust’s legacy as a symbol of enduring craftsmanship. This watch is for those who value discretion as much as precision, a piece suited to the boardroom, the gala, or the quiet moments of everyday life. It speaks in the language of heritage, yet feels entirely of the present—a testament to Rolex’s ability to evolve while honoring its past.

Black · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278344RBR-0001 · 31 mm

Black · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278344RBR-0002 · 31 mm

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 278344RBR-0005 · 31 mm

White · Mother of Pearl

Ref. 278344RBR-0006 · 31 mm

Grey · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278344RBR-0007 · 31 mm

Grey · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278344RBR-0008 · 31 mm

White · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278344RBR-0011 · 31 mm

White · White Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278344RBR-0012 · 31 mm

+ 25 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