Rolex Day-Date 40 Watch With New Rolex 3255 Movement
Rolex Day-Date 40 in 950 platinum (Reference 228206)The Rolex Day-Date 40 marks the update for what officially is called the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date,?featuring "a modernized design with a 40mm case"?and a new movement, caliber 3255.?The Rolex Day-Date 40 will be available exclusively in 950 platinum, 18k yellow, white or Everose gold. Size-wise, this new version replaces the Rolex 41 mm Day-Date II (reviewed here) exactly matching the diameter of?the brand's sportier watches such as the Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master II.The Rolex Day-Date 40 features a range of new dials with thin, laser-etched motifs, applied over a traditional sun-ray finish.?Seen above is the version with?the "deconstructed Roman numerals," with numerous hand-applied pieces making up the individual numerals. The laser etching appears to be as sharp and and defined as one would expect to see from Rolex, but if you want one of?these new unique dials,?you will have to get the Rolex Day-Date 40 as they are exclusive

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