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Day-Date 228239

Name: Rolex Day-Date 228239
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

40mm Surging Volume

Low $43,923

Median $47,331

High $55,413

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The Rolex Day-Date 228239 gives you the full President experience without the yellow-gold announcement: white gold, a fluted bezel, and that unmistakable three-link bracelet. Its weight gives the game away on the wrist, even when its color doesn’t across the room.

Introduced in 2015, the Day-Date 40 brought more restrained proportions than the preceding 41mm Day-Date II, making this the generation to consider if you want a larger Day-Date without the earlier watch’s broader stance. Inside, caliber 3255 brought a roughly 70-hour power reserve and independent quick-setting of the day and date. Dial choice changes its character considerably: the olive-green dial, introduced for the Day-Date’s 60th anniversary in 2016, pairs particularly well with white gold. Pay attention to bracelet fit: the concealed Crownclasp keeps the President’s flowing appearance intact, but it offers no quick micro-adjustment.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber3255

Case MaterialWhite Gold

Case Size40mm

Water Resistance100m

What owners love

The white gold is a big part of the enjoyment: it looks fairly discreet until you feel the weight. Owners like that it can pass for a steel watch to a casual observer, although the fluted bezel still catches plenty of light.
The President bracelet’s short, rounded links drape comfortably around the wrist, and the concealed clasp keeps the bracelet looking uninterrupted. That comfort is what makes the substantial weight manageable for many owners wearing it daily.

Common Criticisms

The concealed clasp has no quick adjustment, so getting the bracelet fit right can be frustrating. If your wrist swells during the day, you cannot simply let it out a little without changing the link setup.

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