This replica Day-Date 228239-0055 features a 40mm white gold case paired with a meteorite-pattern dial set with baguette-cut stone-set hour markers, creating one of the most distinctive configurations in the Day-Date lineup. Unlike a plain coloured dial, the meteorite pattern runs in crossing bands that fall differently on every example. The crystalline Widmanstätten structure gives the surface a layered, geometric texture, while the cool tone of white gold complements the dial without adding visual warmth. Baguette-cut stone-set markers introduce precise, linear reflections that contrast with the organic pattern beneath.

Build Details

• Reference: 228239-0055
• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: 18k white gold
• Bezel: fluted, white gold
• Dial: meteorite pattern with baguette-cut stone-set hour markers
• Day display: spelled-out day window at 12 o’clock
• Date display: Cyclops-magnified at 3 o’clock
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bracelet: President three-piece link
• 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)

Meteorite dials vary from piece to piece, meaning no two watches share the exact same pattern. Under direct light, the crystalline structure becomes more pronounced, while softer lighting reveals a subtler, brushed-metal appearance that aligns closely with the white gold case.

What Collectors Notice

Meteorite dials occupy a unique position within the Day-Date range because the pattern is never twice the same. Collectors value them not only for appearance but for the fact that each dial reads as one of a kind. On the 228239-0055, the baguette-cut stone-set markers add a layer of precision that contrasts with the randomness of the meteorite surface. This combination of organic texture and engineered symmetry creates a balance rarely found in other configurations. Compared to standard silver or colored dials, meteorite immediately stands out even from a distance. The broader Day-Date range includes many materials and finishes, but few offer the same level of individuality. For comparison, the white gold Day-Date 40mm collection shows how different dial materials transform the same base reference.

This vs Other Versions

Within the 228239 reference family, meteorite represents one of the most unconventional dial choices. While standard options like silver or blue emphasize uniformity, meteorite introduces variation and unpredictability. The addition of baguette-cut stones shifts the watch further toward a formal and high-detail aesthetic, without overwhelming the dial’s natural complexity. This replica Day-Date 228239-0055 sits apart from more traditional configurations by combining an unrepeatable dial pattern, structured stone-set markers, and the understated presence of white gold into a single, highly distinctive design.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Day-Date 40 228239 blue dial, Rolex Day-Date 40 228239 olive green Roman, Rolex Day-Date 40 228239-0003 silver baguette.