Rolex Datejust M278288Rbr-0005 Yellow Gold And Diamonds Gold Dial 31mm
218,900
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Product details
The Rolex Datejust M278288RBR-0005 pairs a 31mm yellow gold case with a champagne diamond-set dial, diamond bezel and President bracelet. It suits buyers who want a compact Datejust with strong precious-metal presence, warm tone and formal wrist character.
| Brand | ROLEX |
|---|---|
| Case Diameter | 31 mm |
| Dial | Gold Dial |
| Gender | Men |
| Model | Datejust |
Description
The Rolex Datejust M278288RBR-0005 Yellow Gold And Diamonds Gold Dial 31mm is not a quiet Datejust, but it is more controlled than it may sound on paper. Rolex describes this configuration as a Datejust 31 in 18 ct yellow gold with a champagne-colour diamond-set dial, diamond-set bezel, and President bracelet. WatchBase also identifies the full reference 278288RBR-0005 as the champagne diamond dial version on President bracelet.
Gold on Gold
The champagne dial is the key to this reference. It does not contrast against the yellow gold case; it blends into it. That gives the watch a warm, continuous look from bracelet to bezel to dial. Under bright light, the sunray finish gives the dial movement, while indoors it becomes softer and more creamy. Rolex notes that this dial uses diamonds in 18 ct gold settings and a sunray finish that changes with wrist position.
| Basic Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Datejust 31 |
| Reference | M278288RBR-0005 |
| Dial | Champagne diamond-set |
| Case | 31mm yellow gold |
| Bracelet | President |
| Bezel | Diamond-set |
31mm Presence
The 31mm case does not disappear on the wrist because the watch is made entirely in yellow gold and surrounded by diamonds. The smaller diameter keeps it wearable, but the material and bezel give it real presence. This is important: the size is refined, but the visual effect is not minimal.
On a slim wrist, it feels proportionate and formal. On a larger wrist, it wears more like jewelry with a precise mechanical center. The President bracelet also changes the feel. Its rounded links sit smoothly, and the concealed Crownclasp keeps the bracelet visually clean.
Diamond Detail
The diamond bezel is not just an added decoration here; it changes how the watch behaves in light. With the champagne dial, the diamonds do not fight a contrasting background. Instead, they frame the warm gold tone. That makes the watch feel more complete, but also more specific.
This reference suits buyers who want:
- A full yellow gold Datejust, not two-tone.
- Diamonds without moving into a larger case.
- A warm dial that matches the case.
- A watch that feels more formal than sporty.
It is less ideal for someone who wants a discreet everyday Rolex or a dial with strong contrast.
Similar Reference
A close alternative is the Rolex Datejust M278288RBR-0009, which keeps the same 31mm yellow gold and diamond-set case format but uses a white dial. Rolex lists that version as a Datejust 31 in 18 ct yellow gold with white dial and President bracelet.
| Case & Wearability | Buyer Note |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 31mm |
| Material | 18 ct yellow gold |
| Wrist Feel | Compact but noticeable |
| Bracelet | Soft, rounded President |
| Best Use | Dress and daily luxury |
| Compromise | Not understated |
Mov ement Use
Inside the Rolex Datejust M278288RBR-0005 is calibre 2236, a self-winding mechanical movement. Rolex lists the movement with centre hour, minute and seconds hands, instantaneous date, rapid setting, stop-seconds, and approximately 55 hours of power reserve. The case is rated to 100 metres and uses a sapphire crystal with Cyclops over the date.
Final View
The Rolex Datejust M278288RBR-0005 Yellow Gold And Diamonds Gold Dial 31mm is for a buyer who wants the Datejust shape in its warmest and most decorative form. The 31mm case keeps the watch elegant, but the yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, President bracelet, and diamond bezel make it impossible to treat as a simple daily steel watch.
Its strength is harmony: gold case, gold bracelet, champagne dial, and diamonds all move in the same direction. Its compromise is the same point. It is not the Datejust for someone who wants restraint. It is the Datejust for someone who wants a compact Rolex with clear precious-metal presence.
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