Rolex 228238

Day-Date 40 · 40 mm · 18 ct yellow gold

The Rolex 228238 is the Day-Date 40 in 18 ct yellow gold, a 40 mm watch introduced around 2015 and still in the catalogue. It runs on calibre 3255 with about 70 hours of power reserve.

228238 specifications

CollectionDay-Date
ModelDay-Date 40
Case diameter40 mm
Case metal18 ct yellow gold
BezelFluted gold bezel
MovementCalibre 3255 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 70 hours
Production2015 – present
Date displayYes

What "228238" means

  • 22823x: the Day-Date 40 generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 8: 18 ct yellow gold.

What to check on a 228238 before you buy

  • The reference 228238 engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock matches the warranty card exactly.
  • The case measures 40 mm and the metal is 18 ct yellow gold — weight and colour should match.
  • The bezel is: Fluted gold bezel.
  • If the case is opened by a watchmaker, the movement is calibre 3255.
  • The serial is eight random characters (watches made from about 2010), engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock.
  • The date jumps cleanly at midnight and sits centred under a 2.5× cyclops lens.
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Check that this 228238 isn't stolen

A genuine 228238 can still be a stolen one. Search its serial number against stolen-watch reports before money changes hands, and keep the dated result with your purchase records.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 228238 made?

The 228238 was introduced around 2015 and is still in production. Because watches from 2010 onward have random serials, the warranty card date is the practical guide to an individual watch's age.

What movement is in the Rolex 228238?

Calibre 3255, a Rolex automatic movement with about 70 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 228238 is stolen?

Ask the seller for the serial number (between the lugs at 6 o'clock or on the rehaut) and search it in our stolen-watch check before you pay. A clean result documents your due diligence; a match means walk away and report it.

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