Rolex Day Date 40 Green Ombré Dial 18K Yellow Gold 228238

The President, Reimagined in One of Rolex’s Most Distinctive Modern Dials

The Day Date has represented the pinnacle of Rolex’s traditional collection since 1956, but the green ombré dial gives the familiar yellow gold President an entirely different personality. Its vivid green center gradually deepens toward the outer edge, creating a sense of depth that shifts dramatically with the light while pairing naturally with the warmth of the 18K yellow gold case and President bracelet.

Dated July 2026, this example was worn only briefly by its original owner and presents in like-new condition. It is accompanied by its inner and outer boxes, warranty card, card holder, manuals, both hang tags, and the original sales receipt is also available. For the buyer seeking a current Day Date that still feels unmistakably Rolex while standing well apart from the traditional champagne-dial formula, this is a particularly compelling configuration.

At A Glance

• Reference: 228238
• Case Size: 40 millimeter
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3255 automatic
• Case Material: 18K yellow gold
• Bracelet: 18K yellow gold President bracelet
• Bezel: 18K yellow gold fluted bezel
• Dial: Green ombré
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
• Card Date: July 2026
• Factory Warranty: Balance of Rolex factory warranty remaining
• Condition: Like new

Condition

The watch is running as expected and presents in like-new condition. It was worn out of the authorized dealer by its original owner and only minimally thereafter, if at all. The factory stickers have been removed.

The sapphire crystal, case, fluted bezel, President bracelet, and clasp all present exceptionally well. Highly polished 18K yellow gold can reveal marks very easily, so the occasional extremely faint handling mark may be visible under close inspection or certain lighting, but there are no notable cosmetic concerns.

The inner presentation box presents well. The outer box has one very small tear and a minor mark, and the white outer sleeve is not included. Please review the photos carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately represent both the watch and accompanying accessories.

Included With Watch

Included with the watch are the inner presentation box, outer box, warranty card, card holder, warranty booklet, instruction manual, green hang tag, and white hang tag.

The original sales receipt is also available.

Not included: White outer box sleeve.

Why We Like It

The Day Date occupies a position unlike virtually anything else in the Rolex catalog. Produced exclusively in precious metals and paired with the President bracelet created alongside it, it has spent decades representing Rolex at its most formal, luxurious, and unmistakable. It is not the utilitarian Rolex or the professional Rolex. It is the brand’s traditional expression of achievement.

That makes the dial especially important, and this is where the green ombré configuration separates itself. A champagne dial delivers the quintessential yellow gold Day Date experience; the green ombré takes that same icon and gives it a much more contemporary identity. The dial transitions from saturated green at the center into progressively darker tones around the perimeter, producing noticeably different appearances as the surrounding light changes.

Green also carries a natural connection to Rolex itself, making the color feel especially appropriate on the flagship model. Combined with the warmth of yellow gold, the result is bold without becoming gimmicky and recognizable without feeling conventional. Beneath it sits the Caliber 3255 with approximately 70 hours of power reserve and instantaneous day and date displays, but the real appeal here goes beyond specifications. For the collector who already understands what a Day Date represents and wants the President in a configuration that feels more personal, this green ombré reference is one of the strongest modern executions of the model.

Full Specifications

• Reference Number: 228238
• Model: Day Date 40
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3255
• Case Material: 18K yellow gold
• Case Size: 40 millimeter
• Bezel: 18K yellow gold fluted bezel
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
• Dial: Green ombré
• Bracelet: 18K yellow gold President bracelet
• Card Date: July 2026
• Factory Warranty: Balance of Rolex factory warranty remaining
• Additional Provenance: Original sales receipt available
• Not Included: White outer box sleeve
• Location: Fort Worth, Texas

The Arieli Collection Difference

Every watch we offer is carefully inspected and accurately represented, with clear communication and a collector-first approach from start to finish. We offer fully insured overnight shipping within the United States, approved international delivery, and are always happy to provide additional photos or videos upon request.

Because this watch remains covered by Rolex’s factory warranty, you’ll continue to enjoy the confidence of manufacturer support. Trades are welcome on this piece, and once factory coverage expires, you’ll also have access to our trusted watchmakers at fair, collector-friendly rates should service ever be needed.

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