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Rolex

Day-Date 40

Oyster, 40 mm, yellow gold

$40,100

Model availability  
Rolex Day-Date 40 New Watch m228238-0042
Rolex Day-Date 40 New Watch m228238-0042
Rolex Day-Date 40 Back m228238-0042

Reference:
228238

Model Case:
Oyster, 40 mm, yellow gold

Water-resistance:
Waterproof to 100 meters / 330 feet

Bezel:
Fluted

Dial:
White

Bracelet:
President, semi-circular three-piece links

Movement:
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

Calibre:
3255, Manufacture Rolex

Power Reserve:
Approximately 70 hours

Certification:
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)


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Rolex Day-Date 40 Back m228238-0042

Fluted bezel

The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. It was therefore identical to the fluting on the case back, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, in gold on this Day-Date 40.

Rolex Day-Date 40 Bezel m228238-0042

White dial

Lacquer combines almost limitless freedom of color with intensity and a smooth finish. The lacquering technique consists of successively depositing six thin layers of lacquer on a brass base plate. A colorless varnish is then applied to give the color or shade all of its depth and shine. Once the varnish is dry, the surface of the dial is polished to magnify the color; the dial is then ready to be pad printed and receive its appliques.

Rolex Day-Date 40 Watch Dial m228238-0042

18 kt yellow gold

By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 kt gold alloys. According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 kt gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white. They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex's commitment to excellence begins at the source.

Rolex Day-Date 40 Metal m228238-0042
Rolex Gold Crown

Model availability

All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity. 

Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Jewelers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers. 

Wixon Jewelers is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Jewelers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches. 

Rolex Day-Date 40 Box m228238-0042

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