Rolex Day-Date 228238 Yellow Gold 40mm — Pre-owned President Watch

Day-Date purchase ref. 228238 — Complete set with original papers

The Rolex Day-Date 228238 remains the ultimate embodiment of the prestige watch, the one worn by American presidents. This 40mm model in solid 18-karat yellow gold represents the contemporary evolution of a horological legend born in 1956, a perfect fusion of heritage and modernity. Excellent condition, original box and papers: all the hallmarks of a serious purchase for the connoisseur of fine timepieces.

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Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date ref. 228238, full set.

Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date ref. 228238, complete set.

From its 40mm Oyster case to its President bracelet to its fluted bezel, this particular Day-Date 40 is made almost entirely in 18k yellow gold. It's worth noting for those who don't already know, that Rolex produces their own gold at their in-house foundry.

From its 40 mm Oyster case to its President bracelet and fluted bezel, this Day-Date 40 is crafted almost entirely from 18-karat yellow gold. It's worth noting, for those who may not already know, that Rolex produces its own gold in its in-house foundry.

The Rolex Day-Date, often referred to as the “Rolex President”, is one of the brand's signature timepieces. The traditional Day-Date measures 36mm while Rolex has also released larger versions in 40mm.

The Rolex Day-Date, often called the "Rolex President," is one of the brand's iconic watches. The traditional Day-Date measures 36 mm, while Rolex has also released larger 40 mm versions.

The “President” nickname also refers to the US Presidents who wore this watch. In Europe it's more common to refer to it as Rolex Day-Date.

The nickname "President" also refers to the American presidents who have worn this watch. In Europe, it is more commonly known as the Rolex Day-Date.

The Day-Date 40 is a contemporary approach to Rolex's quintessential luxury dress watch. He is the President for the modern man.

The Day-Date 40 represents a contemporary take on Rolex's iconic luxury dress watch. It's the President for the modern man.

This Day-Date 40 is the latest iteration of the Rolex President having made its debut at Baselworld 2015.

This Day-Date 40 is the latest iteration of the Rolex President, first presented at Baselworld in 2015.

The Rolex Day-Date debuted in 1956, and to this day, not much about the watch has changed. That's the power of such an icon, but perhaps it's also the reason why it is such an iconic watch after all.

The Rolex Day-Date was launched in 1956, and to this day, little has changed about this watch. That's the power of an icon; perhaps also the reason why it's so emblematic after all.

Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 228238
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Movement: Automatic
Dimensions: 40mm
Dial: Champagne
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet Type: President
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Bezel Material: Yellow Gold
Original Box: Yes
Original Papers: Yes
Condition: Excellent

Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 228238
Case material: Yellow gold
Movement: Automatic
Dimension: 40 mm
Dial: Champagne
Glass: Sapphire
Bracelet type: President
Bracelet material: Yellow gold
Bezel material: Yellow gold
Original box: Yes
Original documents: Yes
Condition: Excellent

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