Rolex Day-Date 40 Gold — Sundust Bevelled Roman Dial | Ref. 228345RBR

Reference 228345RBR represents the Day-Date 40 at its most architecturally bold — a 40 mm Presidential in gold featuring a sundust dial with bevelled Roman numeral hour markers and a diamond-set bezel. Introduced as part of the expanded Day-Date family in 2015, the 40 mm case brought the collection into dialogue with contemporary tastes for larger case diameters while preserving every Presidential hallmark: the five-link President bracelet, day and date display, and all-precious-metal construction.

Calibre 3255 drives this reference — Rolex's flagship self-winding movement incorporating the Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring, and 70-hour power reserve. The sundust dial is a warm, golden-toned creation with a sunburst finish, its depth heightened by raised, bevelled Roman numerals that catch and scatter light across the dial surface. The RBR suffix confirms a diamond-set bezel, adding a circumferential row of brilliant-cut stones that amplify the inherent richness of the gold case. The President bracelet in 18 ct gold provides the characteristic three-piece semi-circular link construction, with a concealed Crownclasp for secure wear.

Day-Date 40 references with exotic or decorative dials occupy some of the most competitive positions in the pre-owned market, with sundust Roman configurations drawing consistent interest from collectors who favour warmth of tone and classical typographic detail. The 228345RBR's combination of current-generation movement, full diamond bezel, and distinctive dial makes it a strong candidate for those building a high-conviction collection around the Presidential line.