Rolex Day-Date II 40mm Champagne Dial 228238
$229.00 – $699.00Price range: $229.00 through $699.00
Rolex Day‑Date 40 mm Ref. 228238 in 18 kt yellow gold featuring a champagne sunray dial, fluted bezel, and President bracelet. Powered by Calibre 3255 automatic movement with day/date displays, sapphire crystal, and 100 m water resistance. Prestigious elegance.
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Overview & Craftsmanship
The Rolex Day‑Date 40 mm Ref. 228238 embodies refined luxury, crafted from Rolex’s own 18 kt yellow gold alloy. Boasting a substantial yet elegant 40 mm Oyster case with flawlessly polished surfaces, it carries Rolex’s iconic status as the “President’s watch” [[turn0search0]].
Dial, Bezel & Case
The champagne sunray dial radiates warmth and sophistication. Under the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops magnifier, legibility thrives. The signature fluted bezel, a Rolex hallmark originally purposed for waterproof sealing, now distinguishes Rolex style and shines in gold [[turn0search0]][[turn0search3]].
Movement & Performance
At its core lies the in-house Calibre 3255, granting approximately 70 hours of power reserve, Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock resistance, and Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer precision of ±2 s/day [[turn0search7]].... Matched with a flowing President bracelet, featuring semi-circular three-piece links and a concealed Crownclasp, this watch offers elite comfort and timeless elegance—continuing a tradition established in 1956 [[turn0search0]]. Introduced in the 2010s and still in current catalogues, Ref. 228238 is priced around and trades in the second-hand market between , depending on dial and condition [[turn0search0]][[turn0search1]][[turn0search2]]. Its blend of modernity and tradition makes it a magnet among collectors.Bracelet & Comfort
Why It Stands Out
Specifications at a Glance
Feature Details Reference 228238 Case 40 mm Oyster, 18 kt yellow gold, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with Cyclops, screw-down Twinlock crown, 100 m WR [[turn0search7]] Dial Champagne sunray Movement Calibre 3255 automatic, COSC & Superlative Chronometer, ~70‑hr reserve [[turn0search7]] Bracelet 18 kt yellow gold President with concealed Crownclasp Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, day (12 o’clock), date (3 o’clock) Market Context & Desirability













