Rolex Day-Date Black Diamond Dial m228236-0005 3255 Movement
Original price was: $1,200.00.$950.00Current price is: $950.00.
Choose this Day-Date 40 if you want the white-metal case with a black dial, but note the gallery presents baton markers and a fluted bezel rather than the diamond-dial smooth-bezel wording in the older data. The visual result is sharp and formal: black dial, bright fluted bezel, weekday window, Cyclops date, and President-style bracelet. It is best treated as a black baton Day-Date configuration for buyers who want high contrast without warm metal tones or decorative dial markers or warm-metal tones.
QF Heavyweight Edition Configuration
This configuration is built around a QF Factory Heavyweight Edition, Super Clone Calibre 3255, 40mm case, 12.0mm thickness, 47.4mm lug-to-lug length, 904L Oystersteel with tungsten core, sapphire crystal with AR Cyclops, Presidential bracelet, folding clasp, and a stated 30m water-resistance rating. The visible bezel is fluted, so buyer-facing copy and attributes should follow the gallery rather than the older smooth-bezel field.
This makes the watch a strong option for buyers who want the white-metal Day-Date presence with a clean black dial and no diamond-marker emphasis.
Why The Visual Correction Matters
A black diamond dial would be more jewelry-forward. A smooth bezel would make the watch look quieter at the edge. This gallery shows the opposite: baton markers and a fluted bezel. That gives the watch more traditional Day-Date definition while keeping the dial itself restrained.
QC Points For This Black Dial Day-Date
Before dispatch, review the assigned watch for dial printing, baton marker placement, weekday and date alignment, Cyclops clarity, fluted bezel seating, bracelet link finish, clasp operation, and case finish consistency. Treat the stated 30m rating as a factory rating; pressure testing is recommended before swimming or immersion.
Flagship day-and-date presence
The Day-Date is chosen for status of layout: full day at 12, date at 3, and a case profile that feels more formal than a sports Rolex. The dial and bracelet combination decide whether the watch reads classic, warm, or more contemporary.
Compared with a Datejust, the Day-Date has a more complete calendar face and a stronger formal identity. It is the version for a buyer who wants the Rolex dress-watch silhouette to feel more substantial and more immediately recognizable.
How To Judge This M228236-0005 Before Dispatch
For this exact product, the practical buying decision should stay focused on the details a buyer will actually notice: the dial layout, the bracelet or strap setup, the bezel treatment, the case profile, and the way the stated movement configuration supports the model character. The 3255 movement note belongs in that configuration check, but the final decision still comes from whether the dial, bezel, hands, and bracelet or strap look coherent together. During QC, ask for neutral-light dial photos, side profile, clasp or strap close-ups, and a short video if you want to judge hand motion and the watch's presence beyond still images.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Factory Version | QF Factory Heavyweight Edition |
| Movement | Super Clone Calibre 3255 |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Thickness | 12.0mm |
| Lug To Lug | 47.4mm |
| Case Material | 904L Oystersteel with tungsten core |
| Dial | Black baton dial |
| Bezel | Fluted white-metal bezel |
| Crystal | Sapphire with AR Cyclops |
| Bracelet | Presidential bracelet |
| Clasp | Folding clasp |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
Buyer Q&A
Questions about this Rolex watch
What should I check in QC for the M228236-0005?
Ask for straight-on dial photos, side profile, caseback if relevant, bracelet or strap fit, clasp detail, and close-ups of the bezel and hands. These details confirm the watch's visual execution before dispatch.
How should I decide if this is the right Rolex configuration?
Start with the visible character: dial tone, bezel style, case color, and bracelet or strap. Those details matter more to daily satisfaction than simply choosing the model name.
Why not choose the most common Rolex version instead?
This configuration is for a buyer who wants a more specific look. The value is in the exact combination of reference, dial, case, and wrist presence rather than a generic Rolex choice.
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