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.
Category: Day-Date

228238 Rolex Price

MSRP is $49.6 k post-hike; market prices run $44 k-$68 k depending on dial and condition.

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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 Bracelet

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