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REFERENCE
228235
MODEL CASE
Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold
BEZEL
Fluted
WATER-RESISTANCE
Daily waterproofing (bathing - hand washing, etc.)
MOVEMENT
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
CALIBRE
Clone Rolex Caliber 3255
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 36-45 hours
BRACELET
President, semi-circular three-piece links
DIAL
Chocolate
CHOCOLATE DIAL
A watchmakingtechnique
The sunray finish creates delicate light reflectionson many dials in the Oyster Perpetual collection.It is obtained using masterful brushingtechniques that create grooves running outwardsfrom the centre of the dial.
Light is diffused consistently along eachengraving, creating a characteristic subtle glowthat moves depending on the position of thewrist. Once the sunray finish has beencompleted, the dial colour is applied usingPhysical Vapour Deposition or electroplating. Alight coat of varnish gives the dial its final look.
FLUTED BEZEL
A Rolex signature
The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction.Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had afunctional purpose: it served to screw the bezelonto the case helping to ensure thewaterproofness of the watch.
It was therefore identical to the fluting on thecase back, which was also screwed onto the casefor waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools.Over time, the fluting became an aestheticelement, a genuine Rolex signature feature.Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, ingold on this Day-Date 40
18 CTEVEROSE GOLD
patent
An exclusive
To preserve the beauty of its pink gold watches,Rolex created and patented an exclusive 18 ctpink gold alloy cast in its own foundry: Everosegold.
Introduced in 2005,18 ct Everose is used on alRolex Oyster models in pink gold.
The ultimate
refinement
The design, development and production ofRolex bracelets and clasps, as well as thestringent tests they face, involve advanced hightechnology.
And, as with all the components of the watch,aesthetic controls by the human eye guaranteeimpeccable beauty. The President bracelet, withits semi-circular three piece links, was created in1956 for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date.lt represents the ultimate in refinement andcomfort and is always made of carefully selectedprecious metals.