Rolex Day-Date 228236-0009 Diamond-paved Dial 40mm Platinum Men’s Watch

Rolex Day-Date 228236-0009 Diamond-paved Dial 40mm Platinum Men’s Watch is a bold interpretation of Rolex’s most prestigious line, featuring a fully gem-set dial crafted in platinum and enhanced by sapphire accents. Case Shape: Round. This high-jewelry edition elevates the classic Day-Date aesthetic into a statement of luxury and exclusivity.

Its 40 mm case is fashioned from 950 platinum, known for its density, radiance, and rarity. The signature fluted bezel in platinum adds texture and light to the watch’s exterior, while the Oyster architecture—monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, and Twinlock crown—ensures robustness and a water resistance of 100 meters.

The standout feature is the diamond-paved gem-set dial, which is set with hundreds of brilliant-cut diamonds over its surface. At 6 and 9 o’clock, two baguette-cut blue sapphires provide striking contrast, rooted in Rolex’s tradition of integrating colored gemstones at key positions. The full day display at 12 o’clock and the date window at 3 o’clock, magnified by a Cyclops lens, anchor the design in the Day-Date’s heritage.

Inside, the movement is Rolex’s Caliber 3255, a self-winding manufacture movement with a 70-hour power reserve. It meets the Superlative Chronometer standard of −2/+2 seconds per day. Innovations like the Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers enhance efficiency, stability, and reliability.

The President bracelet, also in platinum, features semi-circular three-piece links and is secured with Rolex’s concealed Crownclasp. This configuration preserves the continuity and elegance of the case-to-bracelet transition, while offering comfort and security.

Key Features:

• Reference: 228236-0009
• Case: 40 mm, platinum 950
• Bezel: Fluted platinum
• Dial: Diamond-paved with blue sapphire markers at 6 and 9
• Movement: Caliber 3255, automatic
• Power Reserve: ~70 hours
• Functions: Day (12 o’clock) and Date (3 o’clock)
• Bracelet: Platinum President with concealed Crownclasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

This Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228236-0009 is more than a timepiece—it’s a work of high-jewelry artistry powered by Rolex’s top-tier engineering. For collectors who seek both precision and visual impact, this gem-set platinum version is a coveted expression of luxury.