About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278381RBR-0020 iteration, marries the brand’s enduring commitment to refinement with a striking interplay of materials and color. At 31mm, its proportions balance elegance with approachability, while the case’s dual construction—stainless steel paired with rose gold—offers a tactile contrast that underscores the watch’s duality of strength and warmth. The dial, a deep aubergine hue, is finished with a sunburst texture that catches light with subtle gradation, its depth heightened by the presence of 60 brilliant diamonds set into the bezel. Roman numerals, rendered in rose gold, frame the stick hands with a quiet authority, echoing the Datejust collection’s legacy as a benchmark for timeless design since its introduction in 1945. The Jubilee bracelet, with its five-link configuration, ensures a secure yet comfortable fit, reinforcing the watch’s role as both a symbol of status and a companion to daily life. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement that delivers precise timekeeping with a date display at the 6 o’clock position. Its Côtes de Genève decoration and perlage on the rotor reflect Rolex’s dedication to horological craftsmanship, even in a model designed for understated presence. Water-resistant to 100 meters, the watch is built for versatility, whether worn in formal settings or during moments of quiet introspection. This piece appeals to those who value subtlety over ostentation, seeking a timepiece that carries the weight of heritage without demanding attention. It is a watch for the discerning collector, as much at home on the wrist of

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0001 · 31 mm

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0002 · 31 mm

White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0003 · 31 mm

White · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0004 · 31 mm

Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0005 · 31 mm

Brown · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0006 · 31 mm

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0009 · 31 mm

Rose · Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278381RBR-0010 · 31 mm

+ 13 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