Shown: reference 228349RBR-0001
Rolex

Day-Date 40 228349RBR Reference 228349RBR-0001

Day-Date 40

Overview

The Rolex Day-Date 40 228349RBR comes in a 40 mm 18 ct white gold case. The movement is the self-winding Rolex calibre 3255, with a 70 hour power reserve. Water resistance is 100 metres. One reference is listed, 228349RBR-0001.

The Day-Date was presented in 1956 and was the first watch to show both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full. About the Rolex Day-Date

Case diameter
40 mm
Movement
Calibre 3255
Water resistance
100 m
Power reserve
70 h

Specifications

Specifications from Mayors, an authorised retailer. Last checked . Sources

Case

Diameter
40 mm
Material
18 ct white gold
Crystal
Sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
Diamond-set

Movement

Calibre
Rolex 3255
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70 h

Not yet recorded: thickness, lug width, lug-to-lug, case back, shape, colour, indexes, hands, functions, years.

Sources

  • Mayors, an authorised retailer: case, water resistance, movement. View sources

Missing values are shown as not yet recorded, never estimated. How we source our data

MovementRolex calibre 3255Specifications and every watch that uses it

Day-Date 40 228349RBR questions

What size is the Rolex Day-Date 40 228349RBR?

The Rolex Day-Date 40 228349RBR has a 40 mm case.

What movement does the Rolex Day-Date 40 228349RBR use?

It uses the Rolex calibre 3255.

What is the Rolex Day-Date 40 228349RBR case made of?

The case is 18 ct white gold.

Is the Rolex Day-Date 40 228349RBR water resistant?

It is rated to 100 m.

About the Rolex Day-Date

The Day-Date was presented in 1956 and was the first watch to show both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full. It has been offered only in precious metals, 18 carat gold or platinum. The model was given its own three-link bracelet, known as the President bracelet, a name that also became attached to the watch. It is now offered in 36mm and 40mm sizes, with self-winding chronometer movements.

Sources: Rolex Day-Date (Wikipedia), The Rolex Day-Date: A Complete Collector's Guide (Sotheby's)