Rolex Day-Date 40 40 mm 228235GRP1 Rose Gold Olive Green

The Rolex Day-Date is, by any measure, the definitive luxury dress watch — a timepiece that has graced the wrists of heads of state, world leaders, and cultural icons since its introduction in 1956. As the first wristwatch to display both the day of the week spelled out in full and the date, the Day-Date established a new benchmark for what a prestige watch could be. The 40mm generation, governed by reference numbers in the 228xxx series including the 228235GRP1, modernized the collection with a slightly larger, more commanding case while preserving every hallmark of the original design: the fluted bezel, the President bracelet, and the unmistakable silhouette that remains one of the most recognized in horology.

The 228235GRP1 is crafted entirely in 18k Everose gold — Rolex's proprietary rose gold alloy, developed in-house to resist fading and maintain its warm, blush hue over decades of wear. The 40mm Oyster case is polished to a mirror finish and paired with a fluted bezel in matching rose gold, a detail that transforms the watch from merely beautiful to architecturally cohesive. The integrated President bracelet, exclusive to the Day-Date and Datejust Lady lines, completes the look with its distinctive three-piece semi-circular links — a bracelet so iconic that the Day-Date itself earned the nickname "the President's watch."

The olive green Roman numeral dial is the defining characteristic of this particular reference and the element that elevates it from prestigious to genuinely rare. Olive green is a colorway that sits at the intersection of earthen warmth and understated sophistication, pairing naturally with the amber tones of rose gold in a way that no other metal could replicate. The Roman numeral hour markers — applied in gold — reinforce a classical, almost architectural sensibility, lending the dial a gravitas that printed indices or baton markers simply cannot match. This is a dial that rewards close attention and improves with time.

Powering the 228235GRP1 is a Rolex automatic self-winding movement, the hallmark of the Day-Date's reputation for precision and reliability. Rolex movements are manufactured, assembled, and certified entirely in-house, and every caliber used in the Day-Date collection carries the Superlative Chronometer designation — Rolex's own standard, more stringent than COSC, guaranteeing accuracy to within plus or minus two seconds per day after casing. The movement is also protected by the Oyster case, which provides water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet), a practical assurance rarely associated with pure dress watches of this caliber.

On the wrist, the Day-Date 40 228235GRP1 commands attention without demanding it. The 40mm case wears with authority for a modern man's wrist while remaining balanced enough for formal occasions — a watch equally at home with a bespoke suit or a well-cut sport coat. The President bracelet distributes the weight evenly and fastens with the Crownclasp concealed beneath the bracelet, maintaining clean, uninterrupted lines around the wrist.

Bizak & Co. is pleased to offer this Rolex Day-Date 40 reference 228235GRP1 in used condition, a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable configurations in the modern Day-Date lineup at bizakandco.com. Our team of experts carefully evaluates every timepiece we offer, and we are on hand to answer questions, provide additional detail, and facilitate a confident purchase. Whether you are a seasoned collector adding a statement rose gold piece to your rotation or a first-time buyer seeking the ultimate expression of horological prestige, this reference deserves your attention — we invite you to reach out to us directly or browse our full inventory online.