Day-Date M128239-0038 40mm Super
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Detail?REFERENCE228236MODEL CASEOyster, 40 mm, platinumBEZELFlutedWATER-RESISTANCEDaily waterproofing (bathing - hand washing, etc.)MOVEMENTPerpetual, mechanical, self-windingCALIBREClone Caliber 3255POWER RESERVEApproximately 36-45 hoursBRACELETPresident, semi-circular three-piece linksDIALWhite
WHITE DIALLimitlessfreedomLacquer combines almost limitless freedom ofcolour with intensity and a smooth finish.Thelacquering technique consists of successivelydepositing six thin layers of lacquer on a brassbase plate.A colourless varnish is then applied to give thecolour or shade all of its depth and shine.Oncethe varnish is dry, the surface of the dial ispolished to magnify the colour; the dial is thenready to be pad printed and receive its appliques.
FLUTED BEZELA signatureThe fluted bezel is a mark of distinction.Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had afunctional purpose: it served to screw the beze!onto the case helping to ensure thewaterproofness of the watch.lt was therefore identical to the fluting on thecase back,which was also screwed onto the casefor waterproofness, using specific tools.Over time, the fluting became an aestheticelement, a genuine signature feature.Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, inplatinum on this Day-Date 40.
PLATINUMThe noblest ofmetalsRare and precious, platinum is striking for itssilvery whiteness and vibrant luminosity. lt isamong the densest and heaviest metals in theworld, distinguished by unique chemical andphysical properties such as exceptional corrosionresistance.Paradoxically, it is also soft, elastic and highlymalleable, which makes machining and polishingespecially difficult, demanding an extremely highdegree of skill. always uses 950 platinuman alloy consisting of 950%o(thousandths)platinum, painstakingly crafted in-house by thefine metalworkers at Rolex. The noblest of metalsfor the finest of watches.
THE PRESIDENT BRACELETThe ultimaterefinementThe design, development and production ofbracelets 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 DayDate.lt represents the ultimate in refinement andcomfort and is always made of carefully selectedprecious metals. -
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