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The Rolex Day-Date 228238 is the 40 mm yellow-gold President reference with a champagne dial and the signature day display at 12 o'clock. This Swiss Horova build adds a honeycomb dial texture, an alternating finish, a high-beat movement option and a multi-step tapered bezel. It is a dress watch with real presence, built for buyers who want the Day-Date layout in a warmer metal tone with more surface detail than a plain champagne face.
Why the honeycomb 228238 stands out
The Day-Date has always been a statement watch, and the yellow-gold case and President-style bracelet make that clear before the dial is even visible. The honeycomb texture gives the champagne surface a geometric pattern that shifts between bright and shaded as the wrist moves. Alternating polished and brushed finishing adds depth to the case and bracelet, while the high-beat movement option is aimed at buyers who value a smoother sweep. The day and date displays remain the defining features.
Reference profile
| Reference | 228238 |
|---|---|
| Case | 40 mm yellow-gold profile |
| Bezel | Multi-step tapered profile |
| Dial | Champagne honeycomb with day and date displays |
| Bracelet | President-style three-link bracelet |
| Movement | Automatic; high-beat custom-build option |
| Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours reference profile |
| Water resistance profile | 100 m reference rating; confirm the selected build |
How it wears
The 40 mm Day-Date is substantial without being oversized. The President-style bracelet wraps closely around the wrist, and the concealed clasp keeps the profile clean. Champagne and yellow gold create a warm, classic palette that suits business dress, celebrations and formal occasions. The honeycomb dial adds enough texture to keep the watch interesting in daylight, while the alternating finish prevents the gold from looking flat or overly polished.
What Swiss Horova checks before dispatch
Each order is checked for dial texture consistency, day and date alignment, bezel profile and bracelet finishing. We verify that the day and date change correctly, inspect the case and President-style bracelet for visible defects, and provide the available QC media before shipment. Delivery is tracked and discreet. Use the shipping and customs guide to review delivery arrangements.
Browse the Rolex Day-Date collection for related references, or view the wider Rolex collection.
BUILD GUIDE
Compare the three build levels
The main differences are power reserve and exterior finishing. Choose the level that matches your priority.
Best value
Reliable everyday performance with an approximate 24-36-hour power reserve.
- Approx. 24-36-hour power reserve
- Clean, practical finishing
- Best for value-focused buyers
More refined
A higher-level option with an approximate 48-72-hour power reserve and improved exterior details.
- Approx. 48-72-hour power reserve
- Longer overall power reserve
- More refined exterior finishing
- Best balance of performance and detail
Top appearance
The highest-level appearance version, made for customers who prioritize visual detail.
- Top exterior version
- Highest-level visual detailing
- Best for appearance-first buyers
Quick guide: Japanese movement is approximately 24-36 hours, while Swiss movement is approximately 48-72 hours, so Swiss delivers a longer power reserve across the range. Original appearance is the top version for exterior finish. Approximate figures may vary by model.
Packaging
Choose your packaging
The original presentation box is an optional upgrade and adds $30. Select the packaging option in the product options above before adding the watch to your cart.