Rolex DayDate 40 watch M228239-0076
$578
The Rolex Day-Date 40 in platinum and diamond is the definitive expression of prestige watchmaking. Reference M228239-0076 presents a fluted bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds, framing a pristine white dial that radiates quiet authority. The 40mm platinum case carries the unmistakable weight and cool luster that only platinum can offer, a material Rolex reserves exclusively for its most distinguished timepieces. Every surface has been finished to Rolex’s exacting standards, alternating between mirror-polished and satin-brushed planes that catch light with architectural precision. At the heart of this watch beats the Rolex Calibre 3255, a self-winding movement developed entirely in-house and representing the pinnacle of the manufacture’s horological achievement. The movement features a Chronergy escapement that delivers 60 hours of power reserve with exceptional efficiency, while the Parachrom hairspring ensures resistance to magnetic fields and temperature variation. Certified as a Superlative Chronometer by Rolex, it is accurate to plus or minus two seconds per day — a standard that surpasses the official COSC certification by a significant margin. The Day-Date has been worn by heads of state, visionaries, and icons since its introduction in 1956, and the M228239-0076 continues that legacy without compromise. The President bracelet, crafted in 950 platinum with its characteristic three-piece semi-circular links, drapes the wrist with a solidity and elegance that is immediately recognizable. This is a watch for those who have arrived — and who understand that true luxury is never announced, only recognized.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Day-Date 40 — |
|---|---|
| Reference | M228239-0076 |
| Movement | Rolex Calibre 3255, Perpetual, self-winding mechanical |
| Case Material | 950 Platinum |
| Case Diameter | 40 mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.4 mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens over date |
| Dial Color | White, diamond-set hour markers, fluted platinum dial |
| Bracelet Material | 950 Platinum President bracelet with semi-circular three-piece links |
| Clasp Type | Concealed |
| Clasp | (CCC) in 950 Platinum |
| Bezel | Fluted bezel set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds, 950 Platinum |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, instantaneous date, instantaneous day of week |
| Additional Functions | Quickset date and day, 60-hour power reserve, Superlative Chronometer certified (±2 sec/day) |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres / 330 feet — Oyster case with Twinlock winding crown |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight luminescent coating on hands and hour markers |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Style | Dress / Formal — Platinum and Diamond Luxury |
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