Rolex Day-Date 40 Oyster, 40 mm, platinum m228236-0012
| Reference | 228236 |
| Material | Platinum |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Movement | Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding |
| Dial | Ice blue |
| Power Reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
| Model Case | Oyster, 40 mm, platinum |
| Oyster Architecture | Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown |
| Bezel | Fluted |
| Winding crown | Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system |
| Crystal | Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date |
| Water resistance | Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet |
| Calibre | 3255, Manufacture Rolex |
| Oscillator | Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers |
| Escapement | Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency |
| Winding | Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor |
| Bracelet | President, semi-circular three-piece links |
| Bracelet Material | Platinum |
| Clasp | Concealed folding Crownclasp |
| Certification | Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) |
| STYLE | Men |
Fluted bezel
The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. It was therefore identical to the fluting on the case back, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, in platinum on this Day-Date 40.Ice-Blue Dial
The ice-blue dial is the discreet and exclusive signature of a Rolex platinum watch. Rolex uses platinum, the noblest of metals, for the finest of watches. These exclusive dials can be found only on the Day-Date and the Cosmograph Daytona.Platinum
Rare and precious, platinum is striking for its silvery whiteness and vibrant luminosity. It is among the densest and heaviest metals in the world, distinguished by unique chemical and physical properties such as exceptional corrosion resistance. Paradoxically, it is also soft, elastic and highly malleable, which makes machining and polishing especially difficult, demanding an extremely high degree of skill. Rolex always uses 950 platinum, an alloy consisting of 950‰ (thousandths) platinum, painstakingly crafted in-house by the fine metalworkers at Rolex. The noblest of metals for the finest of watches.
Model Availability
The new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 welcomes dials made of decorative stone in shimmering tones that evoke the atmosphere of the Medi-terranean coast. Green aventurine, carnelian and turquoise are paired with watches in 18 ct Everose, yellow and white gold respectively.
As expressions of Rolex’s dial-making expertise, the new Day-Date 36 watches are also testament to the brand’s perfect mastery of the gem-setting art. This union of exceptional stones, gems and precious metals emphasizes the dis-tinction and elegance of this prestigious watch.
As expressions of Rolex’s dial-making expertise, the new Day-Date 36 watches are also testament to the brand’s perfect mastery of the gem-setting art. This union of exceptional stones, gems and precious metals emphasizes the dis-tinction and elegance of this prestigious watch.
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