About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31 Reference 278383RBR-0024 exemplifies the brand’s mastery of blending tradition with refined innovation, offering a contemporary interpretation of the collection’s enduring legacy. At its core lies a black mother-of-pearl dial, its subtle iridescence enhanced by the interplay of light against gem-set indexes that catch and diffuse illumination with quiet sophistication. The stick hands, paired with a gloss-finished dial, evoke a sense of precision and restraint, while the combination of stainless steel and yellow gold on the case and Jubilee bracelet introduces a tactile richness that balances classicism with modernity. The dial’s material—mother-of-pearl, a rarity in horology—adds a layer of organic elegance, its surface subtly textured yet impeccably polished. Powered by Rolex’s in-house 2236 automatic movement, the watch marries technical excellence with discreet refinement, ensuring a power reserve of approximately 55 hours and a level of accuracy that remains a hallmark of the brand. The caseback, closed and unadorned, underscores the Datejust’s commitment to understated craftsmanship, a philosophy that has defined the collection since its introduction in 1945 as a symbol of accessible luxury. With a diameter of 31mm and a water resistance of 100 meters, it strikes a balance between wearability and the gravitas expected of a Rolex. This timepiece is for the discerning individual who values heritage, subtlety, and the quiet confidence of a watch that speaks through its materials and proportions rather than overt embellishment. It suits occasions where presence matters—whether in boardrooms, at soirées, or on the wrist of someone who understands that true luxury lies in the details that endure.

White · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0001 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0002 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0003 · 31 mm

Silver · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0004 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0013 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0014 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0015 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ref. 278383RBR-0016 · 31 mm

+ 15 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