Description
This replica Day-Date 228238-0069 pairs a green ombré dial with a 40mm yellow gold case, creating a configuration that emphasizes depth and tonal contrast within the classic Day-Date format. Unlike standard sunray or flat-color dials, the ombré execution transitions from a brighter green center to a darker outer edge, adding a sense of movement and framing the dial naturally. Set against yellow gold, the gradient gains additional warmth, shifting the overall character toward a richer and more expressive aesthetic. The fluted bezel reinforces this effect by reflecting light against the darker perimeter of the dial, enhancing the contrast.
Key Specifications
- Case diameter: 40mm
- Case material: 18ct yellow gold
- Dial: green ombré gradient with applied hour markers
- Day display: full day-of-week window at 12 o’clock
- Date display: Cyclops-magnified at 3 o’clock
- Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
- Bracelet: President three-piece link in yellow gold
- Movement: automatic day-date
Yellow gold gives the 228238-0069 a strong wrist presence, with a warm tone that complements the layered green dial. Over time, the metal develops a richer surface character, adding subtle depth without altering its core structure.
Design & Finishing
The green ombré dial introduces a more complex visual structure compared to uniform finishes. The darker outer edge creates a natural vignette effect, drawing attention toward the center while improving perceived depth. Applied hour markers remain clearly legible across the gradient, and the fluted bezel adds high-reflection surfaces that contrast with the dial’s shifting tones. This interplay between gold reflections and the dial’s gradient produces a watch that changes appearance depending on lighting conditions — more vivid and saturated under direct light, and deeper and more subdued in low light. The Day-Date collection highlights yellow gold as one of the most iconic materials in the range. For comparison, the yellow gold Day-Date 40mm collection demonstrates how different dial styles transform the same base reference.
On the Wrist
Yellow gold Day-Dates are defined by their weight and warmth, and the 228238-0069 enhances this with a dial that introduces both color and depth. The ombré gradient creates a dynamic visual effect that evolves throughout the day, shifting between brighter green tones and near-black edges. On the wrist, the combination of gold and gradient dial produces a more expressive presence than standard configurations, while maintaining the core elegance of the Day-Date line. This replica Day-Date 228238-0069 delivers a bold yet controlled interpretation of the classic formula, combining traditional gold construction with one of the most visually dynamic dial options available.
Product description adapted from the authorised reference catalogue. Specifications in this description refer to the source listing; confirm details for your selected variant.
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