RL Day-Date 40 – Everose Gold – Ref. 228235-0003

🔹 Overview
The RL Day-Date 40 in 18 ct Everose Gold (Ref. 228235-0003) is the epitome of RL’s prestige and innovation. Known as the “President’s Watch,” this masterpiece blends refined elegance with horological excellence. Crafted from RL’s proprietary Everose gold alloy, it radiates a warm, lustrous tone that resists fading over time.

Its 40 mm Oyster case is paired with a chocolate-brown sunray-finish dial, adorned with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, exuding understated luxury. The fluted Everose gold bezel reflects light with brilliance, while the iconic day display at 12 o’clock and date at 3 o’clock under the Cyclops lens deliver RL’s hallmark functionality.

The watch is secured on the legendary President bracelet, ensuring supreme comfort and elegance with semi-circular three-piece solid links. Powering it is the Caliber 3255, an in-house automatic movement certified as a Superlative Chronometer, offering precision of −2/+2 seconds per day and a power reserve of ~70 hours. Water-resistant to 100 m, it combines dress-watch sophistication with RL’s unmatched durability.

💎 Key Specifications

• Reference: 228235-0003

• Case Size: 40 mm

• Case Material: 18 ct Everose Gold (RL’s proprietary rose gold alloy)

• Bezel: Fluted, Everose Gold

• Dial: Chocolate sunray-finish with baguette-cut diamond hour markers; day display at 12 o’clock; date at 3 o’clock with Cyclops lens

• Movement: RL Caliber 3255, self-winding, Superlative Chronometer (−2/+2 sec/day), ~70-hour power reserve

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day (full display), date

• Bracelet: President bracelet, Everose Gold, semi-circular three-piece solid links, concealed Crownclasp

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with Cyclops magnifier

• Water Resistance: 100 m / 330 ft (10 ATM)

✅ Conclusion
The RL Day-Date 40 Ref. 228235-0003 is more than a timepiece—it is a symbol of leadership, heritage, and refined taste. With its chocolate diamond-set dial, Everose gold construction, and iconic Day-Date display, it remains one of the most coveted watches for discerning collectors and those who appreciate understated luxury.