Champagne Dial with Applied Yellow Gold Baton Markers
The champagne dial of this Day-Date 40 228238 super clone carries a soft, warm tone that sits in close harmony with the yellow gold case and the fluted bezel. The dial holds applied yellow gold baton hour markers, polished and faceted to catch light across the champagne surface for a balanced, formal reading.
Day Window, Date and Marker Layout
The spelled-out day display sits in an arched window at 12 o'clock and changes instantaneously at midnight. The date window sits at 3 o'clock under the Cyclops lens, framed in a thin polished surround. Yellow gold-tone hands sweep across the champagne dial, with the seconds hand running smoothly at 28,800 vibrations per hour for the genuine Day-Date motion. The baton markers run at every hour position except 12 and 3, where the day and date windows take their place.
Logo, Text and Symmetry
The applied Rolex coronet sits at 12 o'clock above the day window, with "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date" printed in crisp, fine text. The minute track frames the dial edge with even spacing. The champagne dial, yellow gold baton markers, and fluted bezel give the 228238 a warm, classic dress identity.