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The version presented, in 18 ct Everose gold, intro- duces slate ombr\u00e9 \u2013 a completely new hue for such a dial, whose surface, coloured at the centre, progresses to a deep black around the edge. Also appearing for the first time on the ombr\u00e9 dial of this watch are faceted, deconstructed Roman numerals and faceted index hour markers in 18 ct pink gold. Until now, Rolex ombr\u00e9 dials were set with diamond hour markers and were reserved for the Day-Date 36. This new dial represents the continuity of a design that the brand introduced in the 1980s and relaunched in 2019. The manu- facture of these dials with a concentric gradient involves the application of black lacquer, a delicate operation overseen by a specialist, whose task it is to ensure the harmonious transition from colour to darkness.<\/p>\n<p>Fashioned from 18 ct white gold, a second new version of the Day-Date 40 features a dial made of pearlized white mother-of-pearl. 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A new variant of the Day-Date 36 in 18 ct yellow gold reveals a white lacquer dial complemented by these now-emblematic hour markers with their perfect geometrical forms and uniformly smooth and shiny surface. Each ele- ment is crafted individually in a special workshop, undergoing no fewer than seven operations in the hands of an expert before being applied to the dial. For the first time, the Day-Date 36 in 18 ct Everose gold sports a blue-green dial \u2013 a colour introduced on the Sky-Dweller last year \u2013 which is adorned with ten baguette-cut diamonds. This dial of remarkable depth and intensity is notably avail- able on a version of the watch whose bezel is set with 60 trapeze-cut diamonds. The creation of this bezel demands time and patience on the part of the gem-setter, who adjusts and sets each of the stones by hand. Until now, only the Day-Date 36 in 950 platinum and the Day-Date 40 in 18 ct gold or 950 platinum offered a bezel set with trapeze-cut diamonds.<\/p>\n<p>Day-Date 40 and Day-Date 36 models are equipped with calibre 3255, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology, enabling them to display the day and the date, as well as the hours, minutes and seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXCLUSIVITY ACCORDING TO ROLEX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At its launch in 1956, the Day-Date was a major innovation: it was the first calendar wristwatch to indicate, in addition to the date, the day of the week spelt out in full in an arc-shaped window at 12 o\u2019clock on the dial \u2013 a technical feat at the time. The day of the week is available in a choice of 26 languages. 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Its case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the move- ment. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal, which features a Cyclops lens at 3 o\u2019clock for easy reading of the date, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and benefits from an anti-reflective coating. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimal protection for the movement it houses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CALIBRE 3255<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Day-Date 40 and the Day-Date 36 are equipped with calibre 3255, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Released in 2015, it was introduced on the former at its launch the same year and on the latter in 2019. 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Since 2023, the oscillating weight has been fitted with an optimized ball bearing.<\/p>\n<p>Calibre 3255 is equipped with a self- winding system via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement\u2019s superior efficiency, the power reserve of this movement extends to approximately 70 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRESIDENT BRACELET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Day-Date 40 and the Day-Date 36 are fitted on a President bracelet. 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Oyster Perpetual Day-Date
228239
| Brand : | Rolex |
| Collection : | Oyster Perpetual |
| Model : | Oyster Perpetual Day-Date |
| Reference : | 228239 |
| Complement : | Oyster White Gold - Diamonds - White Dial - Bracelet White Gold |
| On sale : | 2024 |
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Brand : Rolex Collection : Oyster Perpetual Model : Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Reference : 228239 Complement : Oyster White Gold - Diamonds - White Dial - Bracelet White Gold On sale : 2024 List Price : 48 400 € Diameter : 40 mm Thickness : 12 mm Styles : Classical Types : Self-winding Calibre : 3255 Calibre distinction : Chronometer COSC certified Complication : Centre hour; minute and seconds hands Instantaneous day and date in apertures at 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting Stop-seconds for exact time setting Case material : White gold Case peculiarity : Middle case 18 ct white gold; polished finish Bezel 18 ct white gold; fluted Case back 18 ct white gold; solid; screw-down with fine fluting Winding crown Twinlock in 18 ct white gold; screw-down; double waterproofness system Shape : Round Water-resistance : 100 meters Dial : White mother-of pearl Display : 10 baguette-cut diamonds in 18 ct white gold settings Hands in 18 ct white gold Glass : Antireflective coating Sapphire Double Anti-Reflective Scratch-resistant Strap material : White gold Strap clasp : Folding buckle + More characteristics :
Movement
Calibre 3255, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision
−2 /+2 sec./day, after casing
Oscillator
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Rolex overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Escapement
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel
Jewelling
31 rubies
Power reserve
Approximately 70 hours
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
18 ct white gold
Dial
White mother-of-pearl (pearlized)
Bracelet / Buckles
President, three-piece solid links
18 ct White Gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
Concealed folding Crownclasp in 18 ct white gold
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
International five-year guarantee
DESCRIPTION
NEW WATCHES 2024
OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE
Harmonious variations
An expression for every face. A personality for every dial. The new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date express the brand’s enduring desire for rare and wide-ranging expertise to be found in even the smallest details. Colours, materials, motifs, hour markers – each element contributes to the harmony of the new combinations.
Rolex is enriching the Day-Date range with new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 showcasing finely worked dials.
Ombré dials make their debut on the Day-Date 40. The version presented, in 18 ct Everose gold, intro- duces slate ombré – a completely new hue for such a dial, whose surface, coloured at the centre, progresses to a deep black around the edge. Also appearing for the first time on the ombré dial of this watch are faceted, deconstructed Roman numerals and faceted index hour markers in 18 ct pink gold. Until now, Rolex ombré dials were set with diamond hour markers and were reserved for the Day-Date 36. This new dial represents the continuity of a design that the brand introduced in the 1980s and relaunched in 2019. The manu- facture of these dials with a concentric gradient involves the application of black lacquer, a delicate operation overseen by a specialist, whose task it is to ensure the harmonious transition from colour to darkness.
Fashioned from 18 ct white gold, a second new version of the Day-Date 40 features a dial made of pearlized white mother-of-pearl. This natural mate- rial is used on the model for the very first time. Extracted from the oldest and noblest part of the oyster shell, pearlized mother-of-pearl has a subtle, rich structure whose irregular texture evokes tiny overlapping clouds and gives a sense of volume. Every disc of material used to create a mother-of- pearl dial is meticulously selected for the harmony of its patterns and finesse of its iridescent effects, and is positioned in a way that optimizes the dial’s shine. On the version presented, the shimmer of the mother-of-pearl is further enhanced by the ten baguette-cut diamonds set onto the dial as hour markers.
The Day-Date 36 proposes a dial with faceted, deconstructed Roman numerals and faceted index hour markers, which were until now exclusive to the Day-Date 40. A new variant of the Day-Date 36 in 18 ct yellow gold reveals a white lacquer dial complemented by these now-emblematic hour markers with their perfect geometrical forms and uniformly smooth and shiny surface. Each ele- ment is crafted individually in a special workshop, undergoing no fewer than seven operations in the hands of an expert before being applied to the dial. For the first time, the Day-Date 36 in 18 ct Everose gold sports a blue-green dial – a colour introduced on the Sky-Dweller last year – which is adorned with ten baguette-cut diamonds. This dial of remarkable depth and intensity is notably avail- able on a version of the watch whose bezel is set with 60 trapeze-cut diamonds. The creation of this bezel demands time and patience on the part of the gem-setter, who adjusts and sets each of the stones by hand. Until now, only the Day-Date 36 in 950 platinum and the Day-Date 40 in 18 ct gold or 950 platinum offered a bezel set with trapeze-cut diamonds.
Day-Date 40 and Day-Date 36 models are equipped with calibre 3255, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology, enabling them to display the day and the date, as well as the hours, minutes and seconds.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
EXCLUSIVITY ACCORDING TO ROLEX
At its launch in 1956, the Day-Date was a major innovation: it was the first calendar wristwatch to indicate, in addition to the date, the day of the week spelt out in full in an arc-shaped window at 12 o’clock on the dial – a technical feat at the time. The day of the week is available in a choice of 26 languages. Watches in the Day-Date range are made only of precious metals – 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold, or 950 platinum.
Worn by many of the world’s political figures, directors and visionaries, the Day-Date is instantly recognizable, in par- ticular thanks to its emblematic President bracelet, whose evocative name, together with the eminent figures who have worn it, ensured the Day-Date became known as the ‘presidents’ watch’.
THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS
A paragon of robustness and elegance, the Oyster case of the Day-Date 40 and Day-Date 36, measuring 40 mm and 36 mm respectively, is guaranteed water- proof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). The middle case of the versions presented is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold. Its case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the move- ment. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal, which features a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and benefits from an anti-reflective coating. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimal protection for the movement it houses.
CALIBRE 3255
The Day-Date 40 and the Day-Date 36 are equipped with calibre 3255, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Released in 2015, it was introduced on the former at its launch the same year and on the latter in 2019. A distillation of technology, this self-winding mechanical movement delivers outstanding perfor- mance, particularly in terms of precision, power reserve, convenience and reliability. Calibre 3255 incorporates the patented Chronergy escapement, which combines high energy efficiency with great depend- ability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, this escapement is resistant to strong mag- netic fields. The movement is fitted with a blue Parachrom hairspring, manufac- tured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy.
The hairspring offers great stability in the face of temperature variations as well as high resistance to shocks. It is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position. The oscillator is mounted on the Rolex-designed, patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorb- ers, increasing the movement’s shock resistance. Since 2023, the oscillating weight has been fitted with an optimized ball bearing.
Calibre 3255 is equipped with a self- winding system via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the power reserve of this movement extends to approximately 70 hours.
PRESIDENT BRACELET
The Day-Date 40 and the Day-Date 36 are fitted on a President bracelet. Created specially for the launch of the prestigious Oyster Perpetual Day-Date in 1956, this three-piece link bracelet, made only from 18 ct gold or 950 platinum, is still reserved exclusively for the Day-Date and precious metal versions of the Datejust.
The President bracelet is in 18 ct Everose gold for the Day-Date 40 with the slate ombré dial and the Day-Date 36 with the blue-green dial; it is in 18 ct white gold for the Day-Date 40 with the pearlized white mother-of-pearl dial and in 18 ct yellow gold for the Day-Date 36 with the white lacquer dial. The bracelet is equipped with an elegant concealed folding Crownclasp and includes patented ceramic inserts – designed by Rolex – inside the links to enhance its flexibility on the wrist and its longevity.
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER CERTIFICATION
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 are covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own labora- tories according to its own criteria, following the official certification of the movements by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The in-house certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, water- proofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2 /+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by COSC for official certifica- tion of the movement alone.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
NEW WATCHES 2024
OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE
Harmonious variations
An expression for every face. A personality for every dial. The new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date express the brand’s enduring desire for rare and wide-ranging expertise to be found in even the smallest details. Colours, materials, motifs, hour markers – each element contributes to the harmony of the new combinations.
Rolex is enriching the Day-Date range with new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 showcasing finely worked dials.
Ombré dials make their debut on the Day-Date 40. The version presented, in 18 ct Everose gold, intro- duces slate ombré – a completely new hue for such a dial, whose surface, coloured at the centre, progresses to a deep black around the edge. Also appearing for the first time on the ombré dial of this watch are faceted, deconstructed Roman numerals and faceted index hour markers in 18 ct pink gold. Until now, Rolex ombré dials were set with diamond hour markers and were reserved for the Day-Date 36. This new dial represents the continuity of a design that the brand introduced in the 1980s and relaunched in 2019. The manu- facture of these dials with a concentric gradient involves the application of black lacquer, a delicate operation overseen by a specialist, whose task it is to ensure the harmonious transition from colour to darkness.
Fashioned from 18 ct white gold, a second new version of the Day-Date 40 features a dial made of pearlized white mother-of-pearl. This natural mate- rial is used on the model for the very first time. Extracted from the oldest and noblest part of the oyster shell, pearlized mother-of-pearl has a subtle, rich structure whose irregular texture evokes tiny overlapping clouds and gives a sense of volume. Every disc of material used to create a mother-of- pearl dial is meticulously selected for the harmony of its patterns and finesse of its iridescent effects, and is positioned in a way that optimizes the dial’s shine. On the version presented, the shimmer of the mother-of-pearl is further enhanced by the ten baguette-cut diamonds set onto the dial as hour markers.
The Day-Date 36 proposes a dial with faceted, deconstructed Roman numerals and faceted index hour markers, which were until now exclusive to the Day-Date 40. A new variant of the Day-Date 36 in 18 ct yellow gold reveals a white lacquer dial complemented by these now-emblematic hour markers with their perfect geometrical forms and uniformly smooth and shiny surface. Each ele- ment is crafted individually in a special workshop, undergoing no fewer than seven operations in the hands of an expert before being applied to the dial. For the first time, the Day-Date 36 in 18 ct Everose gold sports a blue-green dial – a colour introduced on the Sky-Dweller last year – which is adorned with ten baguette-cut diamonds. This dial of remarkable depth and intensity is notably avail- able on a version of the watch whose bezel is set with 60 trapeze-cut diamonds. The creation of this bezel demands time and patience on the part of the gem-setter, who adjusts and sets each of the stones by hand. Until now, only the Day-Date 36 in 950 platinum and the Day-Date 40 in 18 ct gold or 950 platinum offered a bezel set with trapeze-cut diamonds.
Day-Date 40 and Day-Date 36 models are equipped with calibre 3255, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology, enabling them to display the day and the date, as well as the hours, minutes and seconds.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
EXCLUSIVITY ACCORDING TO ROLEX
At its launch in 1956, the Day-Date was a major innovation: it was the first calendar wristwatch to indicate, in addition to the date, the day of the week spelt out in full in an arc-shaped window at 12 o’clock on the dial – a technical feat at the time. The day of the week is available in a choice of 26 languages. Watches in the Day-Date range are made only of precious metals – 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold, or 950 platinum.
Worn by many of the world’s political figures, directors and visionaries, the Day-Date is instantly recognizable, in par- ticular thanks to its emblematic President bracelet, whose evocative name, together with the eminent figures who have worn it, ensured the Day-Date became known as the ‘presidents’ watch’.
THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS
A paragon of robustness and elegance, the Oyster case of the Day-Date 40 and Day-Date 36, measuring 40 mm and 36 mm respectively, is guaranteed water- proof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). The middle case of the versions presented is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold. Its case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the move- ment. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal, which features a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and benefits from an anti-reflective coating. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimal protection for the movement it houses.
CALIBRE 3255
The Day-Date 40 and the Day-Date 36 are equipped with calibre 3255, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Released in 2015, it was introduced on the former at its launch the same year and on the latter in 2019. A distillation of technology, this self-winding mechanical movement delivers outstanding perfor- mance, particularly in terms of precision, power reserve, convenience and reliability. Calibre 3255 incorporates the patented Chronergy escapement, which combines high energy efficiency with great depend- ability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, this escapement is resistant to strong mag- netic fields. The movement is fitted with a blue Parachrom hairspring, manufac- tured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy.
The hairspring offers great stability in the face of temperature variations as well as high resistance to shocks. It is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position. The oscillator is mounted on the Rolex-designed, patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorb- ers, increasing the movement’s shock resistance. Since 2023, the oscillating weight has been fitted with an optimized ball bearing.
Calibre 3255 is equipped with a self- winding system via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the power reserve of this movement extends to approximately 70 hours.
PRESIDENT BRACELET
The Day-Date 40 and the Day-Date 36 are fitted on a President bracelet. Created specially for the launch of the prestigious Oyster Perpetual Day-Date in 1956, this three-piece link bracelet, made only from 18 ct gold or 950 platinum, is still reserved exclusively for the Day-Date and precious metal versions of the Datejust.
The President bracelet is in 18 ct Everose gold for the Day-Date 40 with the slate ombré dial and the Day-Date 36 with the blue-green dial; it is in 18 ct white gold for the Day-Date 40 with the pearlized white mother-of-pearl dial and in 18 ct yellow gold for the Day-Date 36 with the white lacquer dial. The bracelet is equipped with an elegant concealed folding Crownclasp and includes patented ceramic inserts – designed by Rolex – inside the links to enhance its flexibility on the wrist and its longevity.
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER CERTIFICATION
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 are covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own labora- tories according to its own criteria, following the official certification of the movements by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The in-house certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, water- proofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2 /+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by COSC for official certifica- tion of the movement alone.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
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Brand : Rolex Collection : Oyster Perpetual Model : Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Reference : 228239 Complement : Oyster White Gold - Diamonds - White Dial - Bracelet White Gold On sale : 2024 List Price : 48 400 € Diameter : 40 mm Thickness : 12 mm Styles : Classical Types : Self-winding Calibre : 3255 Calibre distinction : Chronometer COSC certified Complication : Centre hour; minute and seconds hands Instantaneous day and date in apertures at 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting Stop-seconds for exact time setting Case material : White gold Case peculiarity : Middle case 18 ct white gold; polished finish Bezel 18 ct white gold; fluted Case back 18 ct white gold; solid; screw-down with fine fluting Winding crown Twinlock in 18 ct white gold; screw-down; double waterproofness system Shape : Round Water-resistance : 100 meters Dial : White mother-of pearl Display : 10 baguette-cut diamonds in 18 ct white gold settings Hands in 18 ct white gold Glass : Antireflective coating Sapphire Double Anti-Reflective Scratch-resistant Strap material : White gold Strap clasp : Folding buckle More characteristics :
Movement
Calibre 3255, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision
−2 /+2 sec./day, after casing
Oscillator
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Rolex overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Escapement
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel
Jewelling
31 rubies
Power reserve
Approximately 70 hours
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
18 ct white gold
Dial
White mother-of-pearl (pearlized)
Bracelet / Buckles
President, three-piece solid links
18 ct White Gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
Concealed folding Crownclasp in 18 ct white gold
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
International five-year guarantee