Rolex Day-Date 228238
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Few watches telegraph quiet success like the Rolex Day‑Date 40 ref. 228238. Crafted entirely from Rolex’s own 18 kt yellow‑gold alloy and secured by the legendary three‑link President bracelet, this 40 mm icon houses calibre 3255—an in‑house movement running to ‑2/+2 s a day with 70 hours of reserve. Whether you prefer the classic champagne dial, the rich green anniversary dial, or diamond baguettes that light up every boardroom, the 228238 serves as the definitive modern “President.”
Why Choose the Rolex 228238?
- All-Gold Statement — 18 kt yellow-gold case and President bracelet deliver unmistakable prestige.
- Annual-Calendar Calibre 3255 — 70-hour reserve, Chronergy escapement, −2/+2 sec day accuracy.
- Dial Diversity — From viral bright-green to new 2025 green-ombré, plus classic champagne/white.
- Value Retention — Even after the January 2025 price hike, most dials trade at or above list; bright-green averages 10–15 % premium.
- Presidential Provenance — The Day-Date has been Rolex’s flagship since 1956; ref. 228238 continues the lineage in modern proportions.
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Ref. 228238-0042
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date 40 Fluted Bezel 228238-0042 White Bevelled Roman Dial President Bracelet
$62,650.00
Ref. 228238-0005
Rolex Day-Date 228238-0005 40mm Champagne Diamond Dial Yellow Gold President Watch
$59,999.00
Ref. 228238-0005
Rolex Day-Date 228238-0005 40mm Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Diamond Dial
$66,750.00
Ref. 228238-0002
Rolex Day-Date 40 Presidential 228238-0002 Silver Dial Yellow Gold Watch Complete
$49,999.00

Ref. 228238-0002
Rolex Day-Date 228238-0002 Silver Dial 40 MM President Bracelet
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Ref. 228238-0059
Rolex Day-Date 228238-0059 Fluted Bezel Onyx Dial President Bracelet Yellow Gold
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Ref. 228238-0061
Rolex Day-Date 228238-0061 Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Green Dial
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Ref. 228238-0069
Rolex Day-Date 228238-0069 Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Green Ombre Dial
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Ref. 228238-0071
Rolex Day-Date 228238-0071 Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial
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Ref. 228238-0069
Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0069 Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Green Dial Watch
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Ref. 228238-0071
Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0071 Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial
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Ref. 228238-0006
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold 228238-0006 40mm Champagne Dial
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Ref. 228238
Rolex Day-Date 228238 Yellow Gold Watch Black Baguette Diamond Dial
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Ref. 228238-0008
Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0008 Silver Diagonal Motif Stick Dial Fluted Bezel Yellow Gold Watch
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Ref. 228238-0059
Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0059 Fluted Bezel Onyx Dial President Bracelet Yellow Gold 2023
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Ref. 228238-0059
Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0059 Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Onyx Dial 2024
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228238 Rolex Price
MSRP is $49.6 k post-hike; market prices run $44 k-$68 k depending on dial and condition.Related Rolex Models
Technical Information About the Rolex Day-Date 228238
Basic Info
Brand
Rolex
Model
Day-Date 40
Reference Number
228238
Full Reference Numbers
228238-0001, 228238-0005, to 228238-0046 (multiple variants)
Year of production
2024
Gender
Men's watch
Case
Case material
Yellow gold
Case diameter
40 mm
Case thickness
12 mm
Water resistance
10 ATM / 100 meters
Crystal
Sapphire crystal
Dial Colors
Black, Silver, White, Champagne, Green, MOP
Bezel
Yellow Gold
Caliber
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
3255
Bracelet/strap
President BraceletRolex Day-Date 228238 Average Price Chart
Rolex Day-Date 228238 • Last 12 months • Average
Over the last 12 months the average price for Rolex Day-Date 228238 at Watch My Diamonds ranged from $53,081 (Dec 2025) to $59,152 (Mar 2026), averaging $56,816 across 11 tracked months. The current average is $56,515.06, based on 10 priced listings.