RL Day-Date 40 – Ref. M228238-0006
“President” – A Symbol of Prestige and Leadership

🔹 Overview
The RL Day-Date 40 M228238-0006, universally known as the “President,” is a timeless icon of prestige and leadership. Crafted entirely from 18 ct yellow gold, this watch embodies refinement, functionality, and authority. Introduced in 1956 as the first wristwatch to display both the date and the full day of the week, the Day-Date remains one of RL’s most recognizable creations.

🧭 Key Features

• Case Size: 40 mm

• Material: 18 ct yellow gold

• Bezel: Fluted bezel in solid yellow gold

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with Cyclops lens over the date

• Water Resistance: 100 m / 330 ft

⌚ Dial

• Color: Champagne sunray finish

• Hour Markers: Polished Roman numerals in 18 ct yellow gold

• Hands: Yellow gold, polished finish

• Day Display: Full day at 12 o’clock

• Date Window: At 3 o’clock with quickset function

🧵 Bracelet

• Type: President bracelet, exclusive to the Day-Date line (three-piece semi-circular links)

• Material: Solid 18 ct yellow gold

• Clasp: Concealed Crownclasp for seamless elegance and secure closure

⚙️ Movement

• Caliber: RL Manufacture Calibre 3255, self-winding mechanical movement

• Functions: Centre hour, minute, seconds; instantaneous day & date with rapid setting; stop-seconds for precise adjustment

• Power Reserve: ~70 hours

• Certification: Superlative Chronometer (COSC + RL in-house certification)

✅ Conclusion
The RL Day-Date 40 Ref. M228238-0006 stands as more than just a timepiece—it is a declaration of power, sophistication, and heritage. With its champagne dial, fluted bezel, and iconic President bracelet, it represents the pinnacle of RL watchmaking. Coveted by leaders and collectors alike, it is a watch that speaks of timeless elegance and enduring prestige.