Exclusive Timepieces 20 –⁠ 21 April 2024 | Monaco

Auction Details

Auction sessions:

  • Session I – Saturday, 20 April, 2:30 PM – Lots 1 to 101
  • Session II – Sunday, 21 April, 10:30 AM – Lots 102 to 178
  • Session III – Sunday, 21 April, 2:30 PM – Lots 179 to 278

273 Rolex Glamorous and Striking, Day Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Everose Gold, With Olive Green Dial, Reference 228235, Box, Papers and Additional Everose Gold Bracelet

Estimate: € 30,000 –⁠ 60,000

Sold € 46,800

Model: Day Date
Reference: 228235
Case Material: Everose Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 2017
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3255
Case N°: 5K62N651
Dimensions: 40 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Accessories: Box, Warranty, Papers, Tag and Additional Everose Gold Bracelet

In a nod to its rich heritage and a celebration of 60 years of Day-Date excellence, Rolex presented the Day-Date ref. 228 235, a timepiece that seamlessly marries tradition with contemporary elegance. Departing from its iconic 36 mm diameter, Rolex ventured into larger dimensions (41 mm) with the Day-Date II in 2008, ultimately evolving into the refined 40 mm variant we encounter today. The embodiment of sophistication, the present 228 235 captures for the marriage of the Everose gold case, adorned with a meticulously crafted fluted bezel, and the sumptuous canvas of an olive-green dial, epitomizing a seamless fusion of sophistication and indulgence. The lustrous Everose used for this example, a fusion of gold and proprietary alloys, not only radiates a warm glow but also stands as a testament to the brand’s commitment to excellence in material selection. The 40 mm case offers a harmonious balance between classic proportions and modern sensibilities and has been evidently well-preserved and sparingly worn. The dial, bathed in a captivating olive-green sunburst hue, is a visual masterpiece that pays homage to Rolex’s iconic association with the color green and shows the meticulous attention to detail from the finely rendered Roman numerals in Everose gold to the day and date windows framed in precious metal. In the tapestry of horological opulence, the present Day-Date, offered with still the original box and papers, stands as an exemplar, weaving together the strands of supreme elegance and ultimate luxury with a finesse that is truly unparalleled.