Rolex Day-Date 40 Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold M228235-0055
Day-Date 40
Rolex
Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold
$43,200
- Reference: 228235
- Model case: Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold
- Water-resistance: Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
- Bezel: Fluted
- Dial: Slate ombré
- Bracelet: President, semi-circular three-piece links
- Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
- Calibre: 3255, Manufacture Rolex
- Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
- Certification: Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Fluted bezel
Slate ombré dial
The version presented, in 18 ct Everose gold, introduces slate ombré dial - a completely new hue for such a dial, whose surface, coloured at the centre, progresses to a deep black around the edge. Also appearing for the first time on the ombré dial of this watch are faceted, deconstructed Roman numerals and faceted index hour markers in 18 ct pink gold. Until now, Rolex ombré dials were set with diamond hour markers and were reserved for the Day-Date 36. This dial represents the continuity of a design that Rolex introduced in the 1980s and relaunched in 2019. The manufacture of these dials with a concentric gradient involves the application of black lacquer, a delicate operation overseen by a specialist whose task it is to ensure the harmonious transition from colour to darkness.
18 ct Everose gold
To preserve the beauty of its pink gold watches, Rolex created and patented an exclusive 18 ct pink gold alloy cast in its own foundry: Everose gold. Introduced in 2005, 18 ct Everose is used on all Rolex Oyster models in pink gold.
Model availability
All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity.
Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Jewelers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.
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