Rolex Day-Date 18K Gold Gradient Green Diamond Dial m128238-0069 3255 Movement
Original price was: $1,100.00.$950.00Current price is: $950.00.
Choose this Day-Date 36 if you want the classic presidential size with a more expressive dial than champagne. The gradient green sunburst surface moves from bright center to darker edge, and the diamond markers make the dial feel more deliberate than a standard baton layout. With the fluted bezel, Cyclops date, full weekday display, and President-style bracelet, it keeps the traditional Day-Date formula but adds color and contrast. This is the compact Day-Date for buyers who want presence without moving to 40mm.
Gradient Green Dial That Changes The Day-Date Mood
The m128238-0069 is a different kind of Day-Date 36. Instead of leaning on the usual champagne formality, the dial uses a green gradient sunburst surface that darkens toward the edge. That color shift gives the watch more depth in the center of the dial while keeping the weekday window, date magnifier, and minute track readable. The diamond-style hour markers add points of light around the dial, so the watch feels more expressive than a baton version without needing a larger case.
This is the reference to choose if the buyer wants the classic 36mm Day-Date proportion but not the most conservative dial. The color does the work: green makes the watch stand apart from the many champagne and silver-toned Day-Date configurations, while the yellow-gold-tone case and bracelet keep it firmly within the traditional presidential look.
36mm Proportion With Fluted Bezel And President-Style Bracelet
This configuration is built around a Q Factory weighted edition, Clone 3255 movement, 36mm case, approximately 12.0mm thickness, approximately 43.5mm lug-to-lug length, 904L Oystersteel with tungsten core and 18K gold plating, fluted 18K gold plated bezel, sapphire crystal with 2.5x Cyclops, folding clasp, and a stated 50-meter water-resistance rating. The green diamond dial, yellow-gold-tone fluted bezel, President-style bracelet, and closed caseback with label define the exterior presentation.
The 36mm size is important here because it keeps the watch from becoming too loud. A green diamond dial already has plenty of character; placing it in the classic Day-Date size makes the design feel intentional rather than oversized. The fluted bezel frames the gradient dial with strong reflections, and the bracelet gives the same formal identity that buyers expect from a Day-Date.
Why Pick Green Diamond Instead Of Champagne Baton?
The choice between this and a champagne baton Day-Date is not about function; it is about personality. Champagne baton is traditional and restrained. Green diamond is more distinctive, more collectible in feeling, and more noticeable across a room. The darker dial edge also helps the diamond markers stand out, giving the watch a richer face than a flat-color dial would provide.
For a buyer with several classic Rolex-style pieces already, this version adds variety without leaving the Day-Date design language. It still has the weekday display at 12, date at 3, fluted bezel, and President-style bracelet, but the color and markers make it a stronger conversation piece.
QC Points For The Green Diamond Day-Date
Before dispatch, review the exact watch for gradient dial smoothness, diamond marker seating, weekday and date alignment, Cyclops clarity, bezel seating, bracelet link finish, clasp operation, and consistency of the yellow-gold-tone finish. Treat the stated 50-meter rating as a factory rating; pressure testing is recommended before swimming or immersion.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Factory Version | Q Factory (QF) Weighted Edition |
| Movement | Clone 3255 Movement |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Thickness | ~12.0mm |
| Lug To Lug | ~43.5mm |
| Case Material | 904L Oystersteel with tungsten core and 18K gold plating |
| Dial | Gradient green diamond dial |
| Bezel | Fluted 18K gold plated bezel |
| Crystal | Sapphire with 2.5x Cyclops |
| Bracelet | President-style bracelet |
| Clasp | Folding clasp |
| Water Resistance | 50 meters |
Buyer Q&A
Questions about this Rolex watch
Why choose this green dial instead of champagne?
The green gradient gives the Day-Date more personality and contrast. It is better for a buyer who wants the classic 36mm shape but does not want the most traditional champagne presentation.
What should be checked on a gradient dial during QC?
Look for smooth color transition, clean printing, even marker seating, and whether the diamond-style markers sit symmetrically against the darker dial edge.
Does the 36mm size make this dial feel less bold?
Yes. The compact Day-Date proportion balances the stronger green diamond dial, so the watch keeps presence without becoming as broad as a 40mm Day-Date.
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