Rolex - DayDate 228238 Gain Weight 40mm Flt Pres YG/YG Wht MOP/Dia VSF V2 VS3255

VSF Factory Rolex DayDate 228238 40mm Yellow Gold Best Edition White Mother-of-Pearl Dial on President Bracelet with VS3255 Movement (Increased In Weight To Approximately 182 Grams)

Rolex Day-Date 228238 Collection Watch Details

Product Description

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228238 continues the unmistakable design language of the Day-Date collection in a complete 18 ct yellow gold construction. Its 40 mm Oyster case, fluted bezel and President bracelet form the defining appearance of this reference, preserving the traditional character of the Day-Date while presenting it in balanced contemporary proportions.

One of the most distinctive features of the Day-Date is its calendar display, with the date positioned at 3 o'clock and the day of the week spelt out in full in a separate aperture at 12 o'clock. These two displays have been fundamental elements of the collection's identity since its introduction.

The 228238 is powered by the Rolex-manufactured calibre 3255 self-winding mechanical movement and is available with a wide variety of official dial configurations. From classic champagne-colour, white, silver and bright black dials to green, natural onyx and diamond-set versions, individual references can offer distinctly different visual expressions while retaining the same fundamental architecture.

Product Features

18 ct Yellow Gold Oyster Case

The 228238 features a 40 mm Oyster case crafted entirely from 18 ct yellow gold. Its construction consists of a monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and screw-down winding crown, combining the characteristic proportions of the Day-Date with the uniform appearance of a precious-metal case.

Rolex operates its own exclusive foundry, where the 18 ct gold alloys used for its watches are cast and processed according to the company's own standards to ensure consistent quality, appearance and stability.

Fluted Yellow Gold Bezel

The 228238 is fitted with the characteristic fluted bezel in yellow gold.

The fluting originally served a functional purpose, allowing the bezel to be screwed onto the case to help ensure waterproofness. As watch construction evolved, this functional feature became an unmistakable Rolex design signature and remains one of the defining visual elements of the Day-Date 40.

Day and Date Display

The defining complication of the Day-Date is the simultaneous display of the day of the week and the date.

The day aperture is positioned at 12 o'clock and spells out the day in full, while the date is displayed in a separate window at 3 o'clock.

Both indications change instantaneously and can be rapidly adjusted, providing a clear and intuitive calendar display alongside the traditional hours, minutes and seconds.

Cyclops Lens

The characteristic Rolex Cyclops lens is positioned above the date aperture.

Integrated with the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, it magnifies the date indication at 3 o'clock to improve readability during everyday use.

Calibre 3255 Self-Winding Mechanical Movement

The 228238 is powered by calibre 3255, a self-winding mechanical movement developed and manufactured by Rolex.

The movement drives the central hour, minute and seconds hands together with the instantaneous day and date indications. It also incorporates stop-seconds functionality for precise time setting and uses the Perpetual rotor for automatic winding.

President Bracelet

The 228238 is fitted with a President bracelet crafted from 18 ct yellow gold.

Its characteristic three-piece semi-circular links distinguish it clearly from the broader and flatter links of the Oyster bracelet. The rounded, closely integrated construction complements the precious-metal case and fluted bezel and has become one of the most recognizable design elements associated with the Day-Date.

Twinlock Waterproofness System

The screw-down winding crown uses Rolex's Twinlock double waterproofness system.

Together with the monobloc middle case and screw-down case back, it forms part of the sealed Oyster architecture that protects the movement during everyday wear.

100-Metre Water Resistance

The watch is officially waterproof to a depth of 100 metres or 330 feet.

The Oyster case construction, screw-down case back, Twinlock winding crown and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal work together to provide reliable protection for everyday use.

Multiple Official Dial Configurations

Reference 228238 is not limited to a single dial.

Rolex offers a variety of official configurations, including champagne-colour, white, silver, green and bright black dials, alongside natural onyx, diamond-set hour markers and other gem-set variations.

Dial colours, hour-marker styles, Roman numerals, gem settings and surface finishes vary between complete model references. Product descriptions should therefore correspond to the exact configuration of the individual watch.

Summary

The Rolex Day-Date 40 228238 presents the defining character of the Day-Date in a complete 18 ct yellow gold configuration. Its 40 mm Oyster case, fluted yellow gold bezel, President bracelet and full day display at 12 o'clock create an instantly recognizable combination.

Calibre 3255 provides the time, day and date functions, while the Cyclops lens, Twinlock waterproofness system and 100-metre water resistance add practical everyday functionality to the traditional precious-metal design.

From classic champagne-colour and white dials to green, bright black, natural stone and diamond-set configurations, the extensive range of official dial options gives the 228238 a broad visual variety, while yellow gold, the fluted bezel and President bracelet remain its defining design elements.