Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228239: The Allure of the Olive Green Dial
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Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228239: The Allure of the Olive Green Dial

By jenjames · May 4, 2020 · 23 replies
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Jenjames shares a stunning photo essay of the Rolex Day-Date 40 reference 228239 with the olive green dial, a piece widely celebrated for its distinctive aesthetics and understated luxury. This post highlights why this particular Day-Date configuration remains a favorite among collectors, showcasing its visual appeal through high-quality imagery. Jenjames's appreciation for this specific Day-Date model underscores its enduring charm and desirability within the luxury watch community.

I bumped into some *amazing* photos of the 228239 and they are just way too good not to share with all owners and soon to be owners of this amazing piece! 

This olive colour dial is one of my all time favourite DayDate!

Enjoy! 


🍻 
James 



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About the Rolex Day-Date Ref. 228239

The Rolex Day-Date reference 228239 represents the 40mm iteration within the Day-Date collection, manufactured from 2015 to present. This reference is positioned as part of the Day Date 40mm series, offering the expanded case size compared to traditional Day-Date proportions.

The 228239 features a 40mm case constructed from 18k white gold, paired with a fluted bezel and sapphire crystal. The watch houses the automatic caliber 3255 movement, providing 70 hours of power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100 meters, and the timepiece is fitted with the President bracelet.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking a contemporary Day-Date in precious metal with the larger 40mm case format. The white gold construction and fluted bezel configuration place it within Rolex's dress watch category. The caliber 3255 and extended power reserve represent the technical specifications available in current production Day-Date references.

Specifications

Caliber
3255
Case
18k White Gold
Diameter
40 mm
Water Resist.
100m
Crystal
Sapphire

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GE
George Gently
May 5, 2020

Thanks for showing, James. Regards, George

JL
jlc.thomsen
May 5, 2020

Do you know the artist/studio who did that serie James?

JL
jlux
May 5, 2020

Here a picture of mine:

CA
cazalea
May 5, 2020

This is better than most all of our time-consuming efforts!

JE
jenjames
May 5, 2020

.. and sometimes we forgotten they are too, fragile mechanical watches that need extra care from the user. 🍻

XY
xyz123abc
May 6, 2020

If I ever get rich enough, a day date is close to the top of my list.

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