The Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0071 mother of pearl is the yellow gold President with a nacre dial and ten baguette-cut stone-set hour markers, and this super clone follows that reference in a 40 mm case. Unlike flat coloured or sunray dials, a nacre surface shifts tone and texture with the viewing angle, so no two of these dials pick up the light in quite the same way. Set within yellow gold, the iridescent base gains additional warmth, while the baguette markers add precise, linear reflections that contrast with the organic dial pattern. The fluted bezel enhances this interplay by reflecting ambient light across the case.

Key Specifications

• Reference: 228238-0071
• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: 18ct yellow gold
• Bezel: fluted, yellow gold
• Dial: mother-of-pearl with ten baguette-cut stone-set hour markers
• Day display: full day-of-week window at 12 o’clock
• Date display: Cyclops-magnified at 3 o’clock
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bracelet: President three-piece link in yellow gold
• Movement: clone Cal. 3255 automatic
• Power reserve: 70 hours
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Quality options: super clone with the clone Cal. 3255 ($849) or A-grade with a Japanese automatic movement ($349)

Yellow gold gives the 228238-0071 a strong and warm wrist presence, while the mother-of-pearl dial adds a layer of visual complexity that changes continuously under different lighting conditions. Over time, the gold develops a richer tone, enhancing the overall depth of the watch.

Design & Finishing

A nacre dial changes with every few degrees of wrist movement, which is why it is the hardest dial in this collection to photograph. Subtle shifts between white, cream, and faint pastel tones appear depending on light and angle, giving the dial a constantly changing character. The baguette-cut stone-set markers introduce structured brilliance, standing out clearly against the softer, irregular background. The fluted bezel amplifies available light, creating contrast between polished gold surfaces and the dial’s natural texture. This combination results in a watch that balances organic variation with precise, engineered detailing. Four nacre Day-Dates sit in our stock, and this is the only 40 mm one: the other three are all 36 mm, and one of those sits under a stone-set bezel instead of a plain fluted one. The Day-Date collection lines them up next to each other.

Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0071 mother of pearl on the wrist

Yellow gold Day-Dates are defined by their weight and warmth, and the 228238-0071 enhances this with a dial that adds both texture and reflectivity. The mother-of-pearl surface reacts to even subtle changes in lighting, while the stone-set markers provide crisp highlights that remain clearly defined. On the wrist, the combination of gold, nacre and faceted markers creates a layered visual effect that feels both refined and expressive. This replica Day-Date 228238-0071 delivers a more elaborate interpretation of the Day-Date formula, combining classic gold construction with one of the most visually distinctive dial options in the collection.

Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0071 mother of pearl Replica FAQ

What markers sit on the 228238-0071 mother of pearl dial?

Ten baguette-cut stone-set markers, laid straight into the nacre with no metal collets framing them. The day aperture at 12 and the date window at 3 take the places where two further markers would otherwise sit, which is why the count stops at ten.

How much is the 228238-0071 mother of pearl super clone?

It is $849 with the clone Cal. 3255 and 70 hours of power reserve, against $349 for the A-grade with a Japanese automatic movement. Our article on how EW and BP build the clone 3255 covers the movement side of that choice.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Day-Date 40 228238-0061 green Roman, Rolex Day-Date Everose pink baguette dial, Rolex Day-Date 40 228239 blue dial.