Overview
\nLaunched in 2015, Reference 228235 upgrades the classic Day-Date to a refined 40mm case dimension, continuing the Day-Date\u2019s exclusive legacy as Rolex\u2019s all-precious-metal flagship, favored by presidents, business elites and global dignitaries worldwide. Entirely built from Rolex-developed 18ct Everose Gold, a patented rose gold alloy resisting oxidation and color fading permanently, the watch balances formal elegance and daily wear durability.
\nCase & Exterior
\nCase Size: 40mm Oyster monobloc case, polished & brushed 18ct Everose Gold constructionRolex
\nBezel: Iconic hand-finished fluted bezel, Rolex\u2019s timeless hallmark originally engineered for screw-on waterproof sealing
\nCrystal: Anti-scratch sapphire crystal fitted with signature Cyclops magnifying lens over the 3 o\u2019clock date window, double anti-reflective coating underneath
\nCrown & Waterproof: Twinlock double-sealed screw-down crown; screw-in case back securing 100m (330ft) water resistance for daily splashing and swimming\u52b3\u529b\u58eb
\nDial Details
\nAvailable in multiple factory dial variants: sunburst chocolate, slate ombr\u00e9, sundust & rare ferruginous quartz dialsRolex. Most editions feature 10 square-cut diamond hour markers or polished Roman numerals with luminous hands, classic Day-Date layout: full spelled-out weekday display arched at 12 o\u2019clock, instantaneous jump date at 3 o\u2019clock with quick-set adjustment function. The sunray-finished dial catches natural light to create layered gradient glow across the watch faceassets.rolex.com.
\nBracelet & Clasp
\nExclusive President Bracelet, uniquely reserved for Day-Date models, composed of semi-circular three-piece solid Everose Gold links with ergonomic curved shaping for all-day wrist comfort. It is finished with a hidden concealed Crownclasp folding buckle for seamless, clean visual closure without exposed clasp edges.
\nCore Movement: Manufacture Calibre 3255
\nRolex self-produced automatic perpetual mechanical movement with these core specs:
\nSuperlative Chronometer certified accuracy: \u00b12 seconds per day after casing, exceeding official COSC standards
\nBlue paramagnetic Parachrom hairspring + Paraflex shock absorber for anti-magnetism and impact resistanceRolex
\n70-hour extended power reserve, keeps running for nearly 3 full days without wearing
\n28,800 vph beat rate, instantaneous day & date jump, stop-second function for precise time calibration\u52b3\u529b\u58eb
\nCollection Position
\nAs the flagship of Rolex Day-Date lineup, Ref.228235 represents the peak of Rolex watchmaking craft, a collectible investment-grade luxury timepiece combining historic heritage, top-tier mechanical performance and everlasting collectible value.<\/p>\n
Reference: 228235
\nSeries: Day-Date 40
\nCase Material: 18ct Rolex Everose Gold
\nCase Diameter: 40 mm
\nBezel: Fluted Everose Gold
\nBracelet: President Everose Gold with Concealed Crownclasp
\nMovement: Rolex In-house Calibre 3255 Automatic Perpetual
\nPower Reserve: ~70 Hours
\nCertification: Superlative Chronometer
\nWater Resistance: 100 Meters \/ 330 Feet
\nCrystal: Scratch-resistant Sapphire with Cyclops Lens<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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