Rolex Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust 31 Watch - Fluted Bezel - Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial - Oyster Bracelet - 278273 mdo

Among contemporary Rolex Datejust references, the 278273 with its mother-of-pearl diamond dial represents one of the most sought-after configurations in the 31mm case size, perfectly balancing the collection's dress watch heritage with modern luxury appointments. This unworn example showcases the marriage of Oystersteel and yellow gold construction that has defined the two-tone Datejust aesthetic since the 1940s, while the luminous mother-of-pearl surface creates an ever-changing canvas of iridescence beneath ten diamond hour markers. The fluted yellow gold bezel—a signature Rolex design element dating back to the original Oyster cases—catches light with each wrist movement, emphasizing the 31mm proportions that have found renewed appreciation among collectors seeking refined presence without oversized dimensions.

Key Features & Specifications

• Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial — Natural mother-of-pearl surface features ten brilliant-cut diamond hour markers at positions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 11, with applied gold indices at 3 and 9 o'clock flanking the date window
• 31mm Oystersteel and Yellow Gold Case — Mid-size proportions in Rolex's proprietary 904L steel with solid 18k yellow gold crown and fluted bezel, waterproof to 100 meters with screw-down Twinlock crown system
• Fluted Yellow Gold Bezel — Hand-finished 18k yellow gold bezel with Rolex's signature fluting pattern, originally developed as a functional element to ensure waterproof case assembly
• Oyster Bracelet Construction — Three-link Oystersteel bracelet with yellow gold center links, featuring Oysterclasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension system
• Caliber 2236 Movement — Self-winding mechanical movement with Chronergy escapement, silicon Syloxi hairspring, and 55-hour power reserve, certified as a Superlative Chronometer
• Sapphire Crystal Protection — Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and Cyclops lens magnifying the date display at 3 o'clock
• Unworn Condition — Complete with original Rolex presentation box, documentation, and warranty card, representing optimal collectible status for reference 278273

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