Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228238, Yellow Gold, Replaced Green Ombré Dial

$96,295.00 USD

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A green ombré dial darkens towards its edge within the fluted bezel of this Day-Date 40.

The Piece

The July 2026 service record explicitly includes replacement of the crown, dial and hands, not simply an overhaul. The separate day and date apertures should both be checked through a complete change cycle. Replacement hands and dial must be recorded together when matching the service record to the watch.

Details

Reference: 228238
Dial: Green ombré, Roman numerals; replacement recorded
Material: K18 yellow gold case and bracelet
Case: 40 mm (1.57 in) diameter; 12 mm (0.47 in) thick
Wrist measure: Up to 18 cm (7.1 in)
Mass: 205.1 g (7.23 oz)
Maintenance: July 2026 overhaul, crown/dial/hands replacement recorded
Accessories: 2015 purchase card, repair statement, service card, booklets, tag, inner/outer boxes

Condition

Grade A accompanies fine rubbing, scratches to the Cyclops lens, case back and underside of lugs, and an impact mark at the seven-o'clock lug side. The outer box has light soiling. A reported average +6 seconds per day is historical, not a current rate test. See Japanese condition ranks.

Authenticity & Care

Use a clean microfibre cloth and keep the watch dry pending a current seal and water-resistance assessment. Confirm the correct setting and winding procedure for the actual movement with a qualified watchmaker. No transferable maker or third-party service coverage is promised. The magnifying lens and lug-side impact deserve separate close inspection before wear; a broad grade does not cancel those recorded defects.