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Rolex Day-Date 40 mm

Rolex Day-Date 40 mm

AutomaticYellow Gold

Ref. 228238-0071

Collection: Day-DateCase size: 40mmMovement: 3255

Rolex Day-Date 40 mm, reference 228238-0071, cased in 18 ct yellow gold with a 40 mm diameter and 12 mm thickness. A fluted bezel encircles the dial, a Rolex signature detail cast in the same gold. The white mother-of-pearl dial is set with diamonds and sits under a sapphire crystal with a Cyclops lens over the date. Inside is the self-winding calibre 3255, a chronometer movement with a 70-hour power reserve. The watch shows the day and date, a Rolex hallmark since this model's launch, and runs from a screw-down crown. It is fitted to a yellow gold President bracelet with a concealed folding Crownclasp. The case is waterproof to 100 metres.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Gender

Men

CASE

Diameter

40mm

Thickness

12mm

Case Material

Yellow Gold

Water Resistance

100m

Crystal

Sapphire Crystal

Bezel Material

Yellow Gold

MOVEMENT

Movement Type

Automatic

Caliber

3255

Power Reserve

72h

Frequency

28,800 vph (4 Hz)

Jewels

31 jewels

DIAL

Dial Color

Mother of Pearl

Numerals

Gemstones

BRACELET/STRAP

Bracelet/Strap

Yellow Gold

Clasp Type

Hidden Fold Clasp

Clasp Material

Yellow Gold

FEATURES & COMPLICATIONS

Central secondsChronometerDateGemstones and/or diamondsQuick SetScrew-Down CrownWeekday

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