
Details
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Yellow Gold Day-Date 40
- Reference
- 228238 chip
- Availability
- In stock
About this watch
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date 40 Watch - Fluted Bezel - Champagne Index Dial - President Bracelet - 228238 chip
Forty millimeters of yellow gold creates an unmistakable presence on the wrist, with the champagne index dial catching light through angles that shift from warm honey to burnished bronze throughout the day. The Rolex 228238 represents the contemporary evolution of the Day-Date's presidential heritage, where the fluted bezel's machined ridges create tactical contrast against the case's polished surfaces. Each rotation of the wrist reveals the President bracelet's three-piece link construction, engineered to drape with the fluid weight that only solid 18-karat yellow gold can deliver. This unworn example preserves the factory-fresh precision of Rolex's current 40mm Day-Date architecture.
Key Features & Specifications
- 40mm Yellow Gold Case — Solid 18-karat construction with polished sides and lugs, representing Rolex's current-generation Day-Date proportions
- Champagne Index Dial — Sunray-finished surface with applied gold hour markers and matching hands, creating depth through graduated color transitions
- Fluted Bezel — Rolex's signature bezel treatment with precisely machined ridges that enhance light refraction and provide visual texture
- President Bracelet — Three-piece link construction in matching 18-karat yellow gold with hidden Crownclasp closure system
- Sapphire Crystal — Anti-reflective coating applied to interior surface for optimal dial visibility and scratch resistance
- Reference 228238 — Current production model featuring Rolex's Caliber 3255 movement with 70-hour power reserve
- Unworn Condition — Factory-fresh example retaining original protective films and unworn case finishing
About This Timepiece
- Bracelet Sizing — Complimentary bracelet sizing included with every purchase. Contact us with your wrist measurement and we'll have it ready before shipping.
- Authenticity Guarantee — Every watch is thoroughly inspected and authenticated by our team of certified horologists. 100% authentic, guaranteed.
- Warranty — New model watches include a 1-year mechanical warranty covering manufacturing defects. All watches include our confidence guarantee.
- Shipping — Free insured overnight FedEx shipping on all orders. Fully insured, signature required, discreet packaging.
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