The Day-Date 40 Ref. 228238 is Rolex’s full-gold flagship in the 40 mm size, combining prestige, classic styling, and modern movement technology. Rolex+2Bobswatches.com+2

It’s made entirely in 18 ct yellow gold, utilizing Rolex’s in-house gold foundry to ensure purity and consistency. Rolex+2Bobswatches.com+2

Common dial options include champagne, black, white, green (ombré), or green lacquer variants, often with applied gold hour markers. Rolex+4Rolex+4Rolex+4

The model comes with the signature President bracelet (three-piece semi-circular links) and a fluted bezel, maintaining the elegance and identity of the Day-Date line. Rolex+3Rolex+3Bobswatches.com+3