
Rolex Day-Date 228238 Yellow Gold 40mm Silver Roman Dial with President Bracelet
Feature | Description |
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Case Shape | Oyster |
Case Dimensions | 40 mm |
Case Material | 18 kt yellow gold |
Dial Color | Silver with Roman numerals |
Crystal | Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date |
Bezel | Fluted |
Screw-in Crown | Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system |
Water Resistance | Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet |
Case Back | Oyster architecture, Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and crown |
Bracelet | President, semi-circular three-piece links |
Bracelet Material | 18 kt yellow gold |
Clasp | Concealed folding Crownclasp |
Movement | Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding |
Complications | Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous day and date in apertures, secure rapid-setting, stop-seconds |
Winding | Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor |
Power Reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
COSC Certified | Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) |
Embodying understated elegance, the Rolex Day-Date 40 reference 228238 in 18 kt yellow gold features a refined silver dial with Roman numeral hour markers. The sunray-finished dial creates subtle light reflections that elevate its timeless aesthetic. The fluted bezel enhances the watch’s classic appeal, symbolizing Rolex's heritage of craftsmanship.
Crafted entirely from Rolex’s in-house yellow gold alloy, the Day-Date 40 is a masterpiece of durability and luxury. Its President bracelet—developed specifically for the Day-Date in 1956—delivers exceptional comfort and prestige through its semi-circular three-piece links.
Inside beats the Calibre 3255 movement, delivering high-precision performance and a robust 70-hour power reserve. Superlative Chronometer certified, this Rolex is the embodiment of prestige and reliability—perfect for those who value heritage and sophistication in every detail.