Everose gold Day Date with a chocolate dial and Roman hour markers.

Rolex Day Date 40: Everose Gold and a Chocolate Dial

September 12, 2020

Warm Metal and a Dark Dial

The Rolex Day Date 40 reference 228235 pairs an 18ct Everose gold case with the Day Date’s familiar day and date displays. In the chocolate dial configuration, the warm brown face and rose colored metal make a particularly close tonal pairing. The fluted bezel and President bracelet add contrasting polished surfaces around the dial.

Two Marker Configurations in the Gallery

Our original photographs include both Roman numeral and baton marker chocolate dials. They are different configurations, not interchangeable descriptions of one exact watch. The captions identify what is visible in each photograph. When shopping for a particular example, confirm the reference, dial and included bracelet rather than relying on the general Day Date 40 name.

Reference Specific Details

Rolex’s specification for the Everose gold 228235 lists a 40mm case and caliber 3255, with approximately 70 hours of power reserve. The President bracelet uses rounded three piece links. These details help identify the model, but a manufacturer specification does not establish the condition or service history of a preowned watch.

Inspect the Bracelet and Case

Try the watch on and check whether the supplied links give you the fit you need. Look at the clasp, bracelet wear, case edges and any evidence of refinishing. Everose is Rolex’s rose gold alloy; it should not be described as making the whole watch immune to wear. The photographs document past examples. Current price, accessories and availability require a separate check, and an attractive configuration is not a guarantee of future value.