Rolex CollectionRolex Day-DateDay-Date 40

Reference

228236

Model Case

Oyster, 40 mm, platinum

Oyster Architecture

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Diameter

40 mm

Material

Platinum

Bezel

Fluted

Winding Crown

Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system

Crystal

Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date

Water Resistance

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Movement

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

Calibre

3255, Manufacture Rolex

Precision

-2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Oscillator

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Escapement

Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency

Winding

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Power Reserve

Approximately 70 hours

Bracelet

President, semi-circular three-piece links

Bracelet Material

Platinum

Clasp

Concealed folding Crownclasp

Dial

Ice blue

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

Rolex Day-Date | 228236 | Day-Date 40 | Coloured dial | Fluted bezel | Ice-Blue Dial | Platinum | M228236-0012 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas Rolex Day-Date | 228236 | Day-Date 40 | Coloured dial | Fluted bezel | Ice-Blue Dial | Platinum | M228236-0012 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas
Rolex Day-Date | 228236 | Day-Date 40 | Coloured dial | Fluted bezel | Ice-Blue Dial | Platinum | M228236-0012 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

Fluted bezel

The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. It was therefore identical to the fluting on the case back, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, in platinum on this Day-Date 40.

Rolex Day-Date | 228236 | Day-Date 40 | Coloured dial | Fluted bezel | Ice-Blue Dial | Platinum | M228236-0012 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

Ice-Blue Dial

The ice-blue dial is the discreet and exclusive signature of a Rolex platinum watch. Rolex uses platinum, the noblest of metals, for the finest of watches. These exclusive dials can be found only on the Day-Date and the Cosmograph Daytona.

Rolex Day-Date | 228236 | Day-Date 40 | Coloured dial | Fluted bezel | Ice-Blue Dial | Platinum | M228236-0012 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

Platinum

Rare and precious, platinum is striking for its silvery whiteness and vibrant luminosity. It is among the densest and heaviest metals in the world, distinguished by unique chemical and physical properties such as exceptional corrosion resistance. Paradoxically, it is also soft, elastic and highly malleable, which makes machining and polishing especially difficult, demanding an extremely high degree of skill. Rolex always uses 950 platinum, an alloy consisting of 950‰ (thousandths) platinum, painstakingly crafted in-house by the fine metalworkers at Rolex. The noblest of metals for the finest of watches.

Rolex Day-Date | 228236 | Day-Date 40 | Coloured dial | Fluted bezel | Ice-Blue Dial | Platinum | M228236-0012 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

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 Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.

Time Midas is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.

How to set your Day-Date 40

Synonymous with excellence and reliability, Rolex watches are designed for everyday wear, and depending on the model, perfectly suited for a wide range of sports and other activities. Built to last, these timepieces are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 is the ultimate watch of prestige. Learn more about this model and how to set the time, date and day by watching the video.

The new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 welcomes dials made of decorative stone in shimmering tones that evoke the atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast. Green aventurine, carnelian and turquoise are paired with watches in 18 ct Everose, yellow and white gold respectively.

As expressions of Rolex’s dial-making expertise, the new Day-Date 36 watches are also testament to the brand’s perfect mastery of the gem-setting art. This union of exceptional stones, gems and precious metals emphasizes the distinction and elegance of this prestigious watch.

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