Rolex Day-Date Ice Blue Dial M228236-0012 3255 Movement
Original price was: $1,100.00.$899.00Current price is: $899.00.
Choose this Day-Date 40 if you want the ice-blue Roman look with more wrist presence than the 36mm version. The larger case gives the Roman numerals, weekday window, Cyclops date, and fluted bezel more space to breathe, so the watch reads bolder without relying on a diamond-marker dial. With QF Weighted Edition construction, Clone 3255 Automatic, 904L Oystersteel plus tungsten core, President bracelet, and 30m stated rating, this is the stronger ice-blue Roman choice for a fuller wrist profile overall.
Ice-Blue Roman Dial With 40mm Presence
The m228236-0012 takes the ice-blue Roman Day-Date idea into the larger 40mm case. That size change matters. The Roman numerals have more room around the dial, the weekday aperture feels more prominent, and the fluted bezel gives the front of the watch a stronger frame. It is still formal, but it reads with more authority than the 36mm Roman version.
For a buyer comparing ice-blue Day-Date options, this is the confident Roman-dial choice. It avoids the brighter character of a diamond-marker dial, but it does not disappear on the wrist. The dial color does the distinctive work; the Roman numerals keep the face disciplined.
QF Weighted Edition And Recorded Dimensions
This configuration is recorded as QF Weighted Edition with a Clone 3255 Automatic movement, 40mm case, 12.4mm thickness, 47.4mm lug-to-lug length, 904L Oystersteel plus tungsten core, ice-blue dial, fluted-profile bezel, sapphire crystal with Cyclops, President bracelet, folding clasp, and a stated 30m water-resistance rating.
The gallery confirms the ice-blue Roman dial, silver-tone case, fluted bezel, President-style bracelet, folding clasp, and a weight-scale image around 184.9g. As with the related ice-blue references, the rear factory presentation image should not be described as a movement inspection view feature.
Why Choose 40mm Instead Of 36mm?
The 36mm ice-blue Roman Day-Date is closer to the classic President silhouette. The 40mm version is the better fit for buyers who want the same composed Roman dial but a larger visual footprint. It gives the fluted bezel and President bracelet more presence without changing the core Day-Date formula.
If the buyer wants a sharper dress watch, the 36mm may feel more traditional. If the buyer wants the ice-blue dial to look more assertive in photos and on the wrist, the 40mm version makes a stronger case.
QC Points For The 40mm Ice-Blue Roman Day-Date
Before dispatch, review the assigned watch for Roman numeral alignment, even ice-blue tone, weekday and date centering, Cyclops clarity, fluted bezel definition, bracelet link finish, clasp action, and case finish consistency. Treat the stated 30m rating as a factory rating; pressure testing is recommended before swimming or immersion.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Factory Version | QF Weighted Edition |
| Movement | Clone 3255 Automatic |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Thickness | 12.4mm |
| Lug To Lug | 47.4mm |
| Case Material | 904L Oystersteel plus tungsten core |
| Dial | Ice blue Roman dial |
| Bezel | Fluted profile bezel |
| Crystal | Sapphire with Cyclops |
| Bracelet | President bracelet |
| Clasp | Folding clasp |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
Buyer Q&A
Questions about this Rolex watch
Who should choose the 40mm ice-blue Roman Day-Date?
It suits a buyer who likes the formal Roman dial but wants stronger wrist presence than the 36mm Day-Date.
How does it differ from the 36mm Roman version?
The 40mm case gives the dial, fluted bezel, and President bracelet more visual weight, while the Roman layout keeps the watch disciplined.
What should QC focus on before dispatch?
Check Roman numeral alignment, weekday centering, date magnification, fluted bezel definition, bracelet link finish, and clasp action.
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