Original price was: $1,200.00.$950.00Current price is: $950.00.
A black-dial Day-Date 40 that keeps the focus on contrast: a dark face, clear day/date display and the continuous President-bracelet silhouette. The black dial, which gives the day and date windows a crisp focal point against the darker face. Choose it when legibility and contrast matter more than a brighter or more decorative dial treatment. QC should check black dial uniformity, day and date alignment, hand clearance, fluted bezel symmetry, President link finish and clasp operation.
A black-dial Day-Date 40 that keeps the focus on contrast: a dark face, clear day/date display and the continuous President-bracelet silhouette. Choose it when legibility and contrast matter more than a brighter or more decorative dial treatment.
The important choice is not a generic collection label but the way the dial, case scale and bracelet read together. The black dial, which gives the day and date windows a crisp focal point against the darker face. It gives the page a clear buying angle and makes the gallery useful: start with the straight-on dial view, then check the three-quarter case view and the clasp-side image before deciding.
Compare the champagne 228238-0003 when you want a warmer dial and more reflective color movement. That comparison changes a real decision about wrist presence, dial restraint, color depth or surface texture, so it is more useful than comparing a specification list in isolation.
QC should check black dial uniformity, day and date alignment, hand clearance, fluted bezel symmetry, President link finish and clasp operation. Request close, well-lit views of those points and compare them with the approved gallery sequence. The final check should make the exact offered configuration easy to identify before it leaves the workshop.
The black dial makes this Day-Date a strong contrast option for buyers who prefer a quieter color story. The day and date windows become the natural focal points, while the fluted bezel and President bracelet preserve the recognisable formal outline. It is less decorative than a patterned dial and warmer in presentation than a steel Datejust. Use the close views to confirm dial uniformity, hand clearance and the fit of the bracelet around the case.
A plain black dial is valuable precisely because it does not compete with the other Day-Date signals. It lets the day/date display, fluted edge and President bracelet establish the formal character without adding a pattern or stronger color. That makes it a useful choice for buyers who want a watch that can move between darker clothing, business settings and evening wear. The QC set should make the black surface look even rather than washed out, especially around the date aperture.
The black dial, which gives the day and date windows a crisp focal point against the darker face.
Compare the champagne 228238-0003 when you want a warmer dial and more reflective color movement.
QC should check black dial uniformity, day and date alignment, hand clearance, fluted bezel symmetry, President link finish and clasp operation.
Use model-specific QC proof to confirm the visible details and stated functions that informed your choice.
QC proof before dispatch
