Datejust 31 Stainless Steel/ Rose Gold / Diamond / Silver - Diamond / Jubilee

About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278381RBR-0016 iteration, embodies the enduring balance of refinement and precision that defines the collection. This model marries the enduring appeal of stainless steel with the warm radiance of rose gold, a pairing that underscores the Datejust’s legacy as a symbol of timeless elegance since its introduction in 1945. The silver sunburst dial, a hallmark of Rolex’s mastery in surface finishing, is framed by gem-set indexes that catch light with quiet authority, while the stick hands trace their lineage to the original Datejust designs of the mid-20th century. The Jubilee bracelet, with its five-link construction, adds a layer of comfort and sophistication, ensuring the watch transitions seamlessly from formal engagements to everyday wear. At its core, the Datejust 31 is powered by Rolex’s in-house automatic movement 2236, a testament to the brand’s commitment to mechanical excellence. This calibre, with its 288 components and a power reserve of approximately 55 hours, ensures reliability and accuracy without drawing attention to itself—a hallmark of Rolex’s engineering philosophy. The case, at 31mm in diameter, strikes a harmonious balance between presence and proportion, making it a versatile choice for those who value subtlety in design. This watch is for the discerning individual who seeks a timepiece that reflects both heritage and modernity, a companion to moments that demand quiet confidence rather than ostentation. It is suited to those who appreciate the understated sophistication of a watch that has, for decades, defined the intersection of craftsmanship and legacy.

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.

278381RBR-0016 is one of 22 executions of the 278381RBR base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a silver sunburst dial and a rose gold, stainless steel case.

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0001 · 31 mm

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0002 · 31 mm

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White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0003 · 31 mm

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White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0004 · 31 mm

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Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0005 · 31 mm

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Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0006 · 31 mm

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0009 · 31 mm

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Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

278381RBR-0010 · 31 mm

+ 13 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