The Rolex Day-Date 40 (Reference 228238) is the ultimate, universally recognized symbol of success, power, and prestige. Flawlessly executed by the master watchmakers at VS Factory (VSF), this highly anticipated V2 Upgraded Edition captures the breathtaking opulence and massive wrist presence of the genuine article. Housed in the classic 40mm Oyster case, it features the iconic fluted bezel heavily plated in rich 18K Yellow Gold. The absolute standout feature is the deep, glossy black dial, which serves as the perfect high-contrast backdrop to make the custom-cut baguette diamond hour markers and the yellow gold hands absolutely explode with brilliance. Mounted on the legendary semi-circular three-piece link President bracelet, this piece commands attention in any room. Powered by the incredibly advanced Dandong 3255 1:1 automatic clone movement, it delivers unparalleled reliability and the signature instantaneous midnight jump for both the day and date wheels.
Key Specifications
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Factory: VS Factory (VSF) – V2 Upgraded Batch
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Model Reference: 228238 (Day-Date 40 / Yellow Gold / Black Dial / Baguette Diamonds)
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Movement: Custom Dandong 3255 Automatic Movement (1:1 Super Clone)
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Case Dimensions: 40mm Diameter, 12mm Thickness (Exact to genuine specifications)
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Material: Premium 904L Oystersteel Base with Heavy 18K Yellow Gold Plating
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Bezel: Signature Fluted Bezel in 18K Yellow Gold (High Polish)
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Dial: Glossy Black Dial, Crystal/Simulated Baguette Diamond Hour Markers in 18K Yellow Gold Settings, Full Day Window at 12 o’clock, and Date Window at 3 o’clock with Cyclops Lens
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Bracelet: Solid 904L Oystersteel and 18K Yellow Gold-Plated President Bracelet (Semi-Circular 3-Piece Links) with Concealed Folding Crownclasp
Detailed Features & Upgrades
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The V2 Gold & Font Upgrade: The prominent “V2” batch signifies massive improvements over previous iterations. VSF has perfected their electroplating formula, ensuring the 18K Yellow Gold tone perfectly matches the proprietary, warm hue of genuine Rolex gold without looking too brassy or artificially yellow. Additionally, the day and date wheel fonts have been meticulously refined for perfect thickness and centering.
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Black Baguette Diamond Dial: The centerpiece of this watch is its incredibly striking dial. The deep, glossy black canvas provides the ultimate contrast against the warm yellow gold hardware. Elevating the luxury to the absolute maximum, the standard indices are replaced with brilliant, custom-cut simulated baguette diamonds, meticulously set into polished 18K Yellow Gold surrounds, ensuring maximum light refraction against the dark background.
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The Iconic President Bracelet: A Day-Date is defined by its bracelet. VSF has flawlessly engineered the exclusive President bracelet, featuring the signature semi-circular three-piece links. The outer links are brushed while the center links are mirror-polished, creating a mesmerizing play of light. It is secured by the elegant, seamless concealed folding Crownclasp.
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The Masterpiece Dandong 3255 Movement: Beating inside is the spectacularly engineered Dandong 3255 super clone. This is widely considered the pinnacle of replica Day-Date movements. It boasts the exact same architecture as the genuine Rolex caliber, delivering a true ~72-hour power reserve, a flawlessly smooth sweep, and most importantly, an incredibly crisp, instantaneous jump for both the day and date displays at exactly midnight.
