Description
🔹 Overview:
The Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228238-0061 is the ultimate expression of prestige and success. Introduced in 1956, the Day-Date was the first wristwatch to display the day of the week spelled out in full, alongside the date. Today, it remains a symbol of accomplishment, worn by influential leaders and visionaries worldwide.
Crafted entirely from 18 ct yellow gold, this 40 mm model features a striking green lacquer dial, a fluted bezel — one of Rolex’s most recognizable signatures — and the iconic President bracelet, renowned for its refinement and comfort. A perfect harmony of technical mastery and timeless elegance, the Day-Date 40 stands as an emblem of Rolex’s commitment to excellence.
💎 Key Specifications:
Origin: Switzerland
Gender: Male
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Case Material: 18 ct yellow gold
Case Architecture: Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Bezel: Fluted bezel in 18 ct yellow gold — a Rolex hallmark
Dial: Green lacquer dial with applied hour markers; long-lasting Chromalight luminescence
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with Cyclops lens over the date
Crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Water Resistance: 100 m / 330 ft
Bracelet:
Type: President bracelet, semi-circular three-piece links
Material: 18 ct yellow gold
Clasp: Concealed folding Crownclasp
⏱️ Movement:
Type: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Caliber: Rolex Calibre 3255, Manufacture Rolex
Precision: −2/+2 sec/day, after casing (Superlative Chronometer)
Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Oscillator / Protection: Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring; Paraflex shock absorbers
Winding: Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Instantaneous day and date in apertures, rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
✅ Highlight Summary:
The Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228238-0061 in 18 ct yellow gold with a green lacquer dial is a watch of unmatched prestige. The fluted bezel and President bracelet reinforce its role as a symbol of success, while the advanced calibre 3255 ensures flawless accuracy and durability. With its bold green dial radiating intensity and depth, this timepiece captures attention while affirming the wearer’s distinguished status.
A statement of achievement, the Day-Date 40 is not only a timekeeper but a legacy of excellence — the ideal companion for life’s greatest accomplishments.
