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Rolex Datejust 31 White Gold — Bronze Diamond Roman Dial | Ref. 178279

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Rolex Datejust 31 White Gold — Bronze Diamond Roman Dial | Ref. 178279

Reference: 178279

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About This Watch

White gold as a sole case material — rather than in Rolesor combination — elevates a Datejust to a distinctly different register, and reference 178279 exemplifies that distinction. The 31 mm Oyster case in 18-carat white gold is paired with a fluted bezel in the same precious metal, its geometric ridges polished to a reflective finish that animates the watch under every light source. The all-white-gold construction is complemented by a President bracelet, Rolex's semi-circular three-piece link bracelet historically reserved for precious-metal references.

The bronze dial — its warm, amber-adjacent hue unusual in the Datejust 31 spectrum — is set with diamond hour markers at the major positions and Roman numeral indices, including a pronounced VI marker that anchors the lower dial. The contrast between the cool white gold case and bezel and the warm bronze dial ground creates a chromatic tension that is both deliberate and sophisticated, reflecting Rolex's understanding of how precious materials can be deployed to create visual depth. The Cyclops-magnified date window at three o'clock is framed by a matching white-gold surround.

Calibre 2235 provides the mechanical foundation — a self-winding movement with Parachrom hairspring and 48-hour power reserve, certified as a chronometer to COSC standards. The all-white-gold President bracelet, with its concealed crown clasp and three-piece semi-circular links, contributes substantially to both the tactile and visual weight of the watch on the wrist, reinforcing the precious-metal character of a reference that sits comfortably at the top of the Datejust 31 hierarchy.

Specifications

BrandRolex
SeriesDatejust
Model Number178279
Case MaterialWhite Gold
Case Size31 mm
Dial ColorFluted Bezel Bronze Diamond Roman Vi Roman