Rolex Day-Date 40mm 228235 Everose Gold President Watch
$578
The Rolex Day-Date 40 in 18ct Everose gold stands as the definitive expression of prestige watchmaking. Reference 228235 presents the iconic President bracelet in the same warm rose gold alloy, a proprietary blend developed exclusively by Rolex that resists fading and tarnishing with remarkable permanence. The fluted bezel, machined directly into the case, catches light with a precision that only solid gold can deliver — each ridge a testament to the manufacture’s mastery over precious metal. At the heart of this timepiece beats the Calibre 3255, Rolex’s own self-winding movement featuring the Chronergy escapement and a 70-hour power reserve. The movement is certified as a Superlative Chronometer, achieving accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day — a standard that surpasses the official COSC certification. The champagne-toned dial, set with a diamond hour markers and framed by the characteristic Day-Date twin apertures at 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock, transforms timekeeping into an act of quiet authority. The Day-Date has graced the wrists of heads of state, Nobel laureates, and cultural icons since its introduction in 1956 — the first wristwatch to display the day of the week spelled out in full. Wearing the 228235 is not merely an appreciation of horology; it is an alignment with a lineage of achievement. Whether worn at a boardroom table or a state dinner, this watch communicates without words what decades of dedication look like when rendered in rose gold.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Day-Date 40 — |
|---|---|
| Reference | 228235 |
| Movement | Rolex Calibre 3255, Perpetual, Self-Winding, 70-Hour Power Reserve, Superlative Chronometer Certified (±2 sec/day) |
| Case Material | 18ct Everose Gold (Rolex proprietary alloy) |
| Case Diameter | 40mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.5mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-resistant Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Champagne with Diamond Hour Markers |
| Bracelet Material | 18ct Everose Gold President |
| Bracelet | with Semi-Circular Three-Piece Links |
| Clasp Type | Hidden |
| Clasp | (Concealed Folding Deployant Buckle) |
| Bezel | Fluted, 18ct Everose Gold, Fixed |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date at 3 o’clock, Day of Week (spelled in full) at 12 o’clock |
| Additional Functions | Quickset Date, Instantaneous Day/Date Change, Paramagnetic Blue Parachrom Hairspring |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres / 330 feet (Twinlock Winding Crown) |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight luminescent coating on hour and minute hands |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Style | Dress / Luxury / Formal |
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