Rolex Day-Date Ice Blue Dial Middle Eastern Numerals Mechanical Watch
$578
The Rolex Day-Date stands as the definitive expression of prestige watchmaking, and this iteration in 18-karat white gold with an ice blue dial elevates that legacy to extraordinary heights. The dial’s glacial luminosity is rendered in a tone exclusive to white gold cases, a chromatic relationship that Rolex has long reserved for its most distinguished references. Framing the hours are Middle Eastern numerals — a refined nod to Arabic script that transforms the dial into a cultural artifact as much as a timekeeping instrument, each character applied with the same exacting precision that defines every surface of this watch. Beneath the fluted bezel lies the Calibre 3255, Rolex’s proprietary self-winding movement representing the pinnacle of in-house mechanical engineering. Constructed with 14 patents and a Chronergy escapement that delivers 70 hours of power reserve, it achieves a precision of ±2 seconds per day — a standard that surpasses the requirements of the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute. The President bracelet, crafted entirely in 18-karat white gold with its characteristic three semi-circular links, completes a silhouette that has graced the wrists of heads of state and cultural icons for over six decades. To wear the Day-Date with Middle Eastern numerals is to carry a statement of both heritage and individuality. It speaks to a collector who understands that true luxury is not merely about material value but about the convergence of artistry, history, and personal identity. Whether presented at a state dinner in Riyadh or a private gallery opening in Geneva, this watch commands attention not through ostentation but through the quiet authority of absolute perfection.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Day-Date 40, |
|---|---|
| Reference | 228239 |
| Movement | Rolex Calibre 3255, Perpetual Self-Winding Mechanical |
| Case Material | 18-Karat White Gold (Rolex 950 Platinum-Alloy) |
| Case Diameter | 40 mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.4 mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire with Cyclops Lens over Date |
| Dial Color | Ice Blue with Middle Eastern (Arabic) Applied Numerals |
| Bracelet Material | 18-Karat White Gold President |
| Clasp Type | Concealed |
| Clasp | (CCC) in 18-Karat White Gold |
| Bezel | Fluted 18-Karat White Gold |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day Display, Date Display |
| Additional Functions | Instantaneous Day and Date Change, 70-Hour Power Reserve, ±2 Seconds/Day Chronometer Certification |
| Water Resistance | 100 Meters (330 Feet) |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight Luminescent Material on Hands and Hour Markers |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Style | Dress / Formal Luxury |
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