Day-Date 40 With Green Lacquered Dial (2022)

November 17, 2022

Admittedly, I am a fan of the Day-Date. I love the 36mm version best, but the Day-Date 40 surely ticks some boxes as well. Especially now that it will be available (or will it?) with a green lacquered dial.Mike already touched upon the new platinum Day-Date (with fluted bezel) in this article. But there s more.Walking by the booth here at Watches & Wonders in Geneva, my attention was drawn to the new GMT-Master II Lefty, the new Yacht-Masters (I thought the Falcon Eye was a faulty watch, to be honest; that s the reason why I didn t take a picture), but especially towards this Day-Date 40 in yellow gold with the green lacquered dial. Day-Date 40 ref. 228238The green dial isn t new to the modern Day-Date. In the past, we ve seen a green dial on the rose gold version (see below). That was a sunburst dial though, not lacquered.The Day-Date in rose gold with sunburst green dialYellow gold and green seem to be a magic combination that works very well. On the green lacquered dial, you will find beautiful yellow gold applied Roman numerals. The way did the X and the V is an especially nice detail.Classic Day-DateThere are only a few watches in this segment that can compete against the Day-Date. Perhaps the biggest competitor would be a full gold Datejust or Sky-Dweller, anyway. It s a classic, an icon, and yes, a cult watch. Whether it s the tanned senior residing in sunny Spain with a Day-Date 18038 or the hipster barista type of guy with a vintage Day-Date 1803, this watch basically goes with everything and anything. This new Day-Date ref. 228238 is no exception to that rule, of course. Although it would especially go perfectly with me.The Day-Date is powered by the in-house caliber 3255. It s a chronometer-certified movement with quick-set day and date complications, regulated to perform within 2 seconds per day on average. It has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.See the chart below for all specifications of this Day-Date with the green lacquered dial. You can also visit online for more information and to configure this watch (differently). I can t wait to go hands-on with this and report to you about it at a later stage.For all other Watches & Wonders 2022 releases, click here.Watch specifications Brand Model Day-Date 40Reference 228238Dial Green lacquered dial with yellow gold Roman numeralsCase Material 18kt yellow goldCase Dimensions Diameter: 40mmCrystal SapphireCase Back 18kt yellow gold Movement Caliber 3255, self-winding movement. Frequency: 28,800vph, power reserve: 70 hours, accuracy: 2 seconds per day on averageWater Resistance 100 metersStrap 18kt yellow gold President braceletFunctions Time, Day, DatePrice CHF 35,700