Rolex 228235JG-0003 Day-Date 40mm Jubilee Gold Green Aventurine Diamond Watch

Rolex 228235JG-0003 Day-Date 40mm Jubilee Gold Green Aventurine Baguette Diamond Watch

The Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228235JG-0003 is one of the most significant Rolex introductions in a generation — the debut of Jubilee Gold, an entirely new 18-carat alloy developed and produced exclusively in-house by Rolex, paired with a natural light green aventurine stone dial. Case Shape: Round. Listed as an Exceptional Watch and available only through select authorised dealers, this is the watch that defines the 2026 Rolex collection.

Jubilee Gold — A New Chapter in Rolex Metallurgy

Jubilee Gold is Rolex’s first entirely new gold alloy in decades — a proprietary 18-carat formulation developed at the brand’s own in-house foundry, where Rolex casts all of its own precious metals. The alloy achieves a tone that sits between traditional yellow gold, white gold, and Everose — described by Rolex as combining tender yellow, warm grey, and soft pink in a single surface. Unlike any existing gold in the Rolex catalog, Jubilee Gold shifts character with the light — appearing more golden in warm light, cooler in daylight, and taking on a soft rose quality in candlelight. The President bracelet links incorporate ceramic inserts to reduce wear — a technical detail that speaks to the alloy’s long-term investment in the bracelet’s durability.

The Green Aventurine Dial — A Natural Masterpiece

Aventurine belongs to the quartz mineral family — a natural stone whose characteristic shimmer comes from microscopic inclusions of reflective material within the crystal matrix. No two aventurine dials are identical. The pale green shade of the 228235JG-0003’s dial reveals scattered grey inclusions that catch light like a starfield, creating a depth and movement that no manufactured dial surface can replicate. Ten baguette-cut diamond hour markers set in Jubilee Gold sit above this remarkable surface, their step-cut facets providing a structured, architectural contrast to the stone’s organic character.

The Day-Date 40 at 70 Years

2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the Day-Date — the watch Rolex created in 1956 as the first wristwatch to display both the day of the week spelled out in full and the date. Worn by presidents, heads of state, and cultural figures for seven decades, the Day-Date 40 in Jubilee Gold represents the model’s most significant material innovation since its introduction. The 40mm Oyster case, fluted bezel, and President bracelet are all rendered in the new alloy. The Calibre 3255 with 70-hour power reserve and 2026 Superlative Chronometer certification powers the watch with the precision the Day-Date has always demanded.