RolexDay-Date 40

Purchased from a Rolex AD, this one-owner Rolex Day Date 40 is being auctioned as a full set with its outer and display box, booklet, swing tags, warranty card and a spare link. Rolex’s 5-year international guarantee covers the watch until 2027. Presented in mint condition, the watch is in line with the seller’s ‘AA’ grading.

Its polished 40mm case features Rolex’s instantly recognizable fluted bezel and the silver sunray dial has a striking diagonal motif. Like the case, the hands and hour markers are constructed from gold and two apertures at 12 and 3 o’clock provide the day of the week and date. The screw-down crown that offers 100m of waterproofness solidifies the watch as a truly versatile option for any occasion.

Housed inside the case is Rolex’s latest generation calibre 3255, which is equipped with a 70-hour power reserve and is both chronometer-certified and tested after casing to a tolerance of +2 to -2 seconds per day. A President bracelet keeps the watch secured to the wrist and is constructed entirely from 18K yellow gold. 

Launched at Baselworld 2015, the Rolex Day-Date 40 replaced the outgoing Day-Date II, bringing more refined proportions to this flagship model. The Day-Date is only available in precious metal, and this reference 228238 is fashioned from 18K yellow gold, establishing the model’s status as the ultimate expression of success and luxury.

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