Lot 0426 - Rolex Day-Date 40
Estimate:
300,000 -
350,000
Highest Bid:
319,000
This auction has ended
No. of Bids:
18
Auction Start: 12:00 pm 01 Aug 2026
Auction End: 3:25 pm 11 Aug 2026
Auction End: 3:25 pm 11 Aug 2026
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Starting Bid:
250,000
Min Bid Increment:
500
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Key Features
Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date 40
Reference Number: 228236
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Rolex Day-Date 40 Solid Platinum Ice Blue Dial (Ref. 228236)
The ultimate symbol of horological prestige and success: The Rolex Day-Date 40 in solid 950 Platinum (Reference 228236). Universally known as the "President's Watch," this 40mm masterpiece features the highly exclusive Ice Blue dial, a signature colorway reserved strictly and entirely for Rolex's platinum timepieces. Pairing the ultra-rare platinum fluted bezel with the iconic President bracelet, this is one of the heaviest, most luxurious, and commanding watches ever produced by Rolex.
Key Features:
- Exclusive Ice Blue Dial: The highly coveted, legendary sunray-finished ice blue face—an immediate visual indicator to collectors that the timepiece is crafted from pure platinum.
- Solid 950 Platinum Construction: Forged from the noblest of precious metals, giving the watch an incredible, substantial weight on the wrist and a brilliant white luster that never fades.
- Platinum Fluted Bezel: A true engineering triumph. For decades, platinum Day-Date models were only available with smooth bezels due to the extreme difficulty of machining platinum into sharp angles. This reference showcases Rolex’s mastery with a sharp, light-reflecting fluted bezel in solid platinum.
- The President Bracelet: Fitted with the historic three-piece semi-circular link President bracelet in solid platinum, complete with ceramic inserts inside the links to prevent stretch, and a concealed folding Crownclasp.
- Dual Calendar Displays: Features the classic instantaneously changing day of the week spelled out in full at 12 o'clock, alongside the date window at 3 o'clock magnified by the Cyclops lens.
- Calibre 3255 Movement: Powered by the state-of-the-art, next-generation automatic movement, equipped with a Chronergy escapement and an impressive 70-hour power reserve.
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Rolex
- Reference: 228236
- Model: Day-Date 40
- Case Diameter: 40 mm
- Material: 950 Platinum
- Dial: Ice Blue with applied 18K white gold stylized Roman numerals or baton indexes
- Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet) with Twinlock screw-down crown
- Certification: Superlative Chronometer (officially certified precision of -2/+2 seconds per day)
