At 40mm, the 228235-0045 reference introduces one of the most unconventional dial finishes in the Day-Date lineup, and this replica Day-Date 228235 features an Eisenkiesel-pattern dial set within an 18 ct Everose gold configuration. The Eisenkiesel look is a dark ground crossed by red-brown veining, so each dial reads as an irregular map rather than a flat colour. Ten baguette stone-set markers sit on that ground and carry the legibility on their own. Paired with the warm tone of Everose gold, the overall effect is rich, textured, and visually complex without relying on bright colours or high contrast.

Technical Overview

• Reference: 228235-0045
• Case diameter: 40mm
• Dial: Eisenkiesel pattern, dark with red-brown veining
• Hour markers: ten baguette stone-set markers
• Case material: 18 ct Everose gold
• Bezel: fluted Everose
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops lens
• Bracelet: President, semi-circular three-piece links
• Movement: clone Cal. 3255, automatic
• Power reserve: 70 hours
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Options: A-grade with a Japanese automatic movement $349, super clone $849

The 228235 shares the same 40mm case architecture as other modern Day-Date references, but the Eisenkiesel dial is reserved for select Everose models, reinforcing the connection between stone-dial tones and rose gold. Two builds are listed: the $349 A-grade with a Japanese automatic calendar movement, and the $849 super clone with the clone Cal. 3255.

Inside the Movement

The clone Cal. 3255 provides a 70-hour power reserve and instantaneous day-date change at midnight. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, it delivers a smooth seconds hand sweep. Like other Day-Date 40 models such as the 228206 and 228238, the 228235-0045 differs primarily in dial finish and external execution rather than internal mechanics. For comparison with more uniform finishes, see the 128238 chocolate dial, which uses a consistent tone instead of patterned variation. The broader Day-Date range includes multiple dial types, but patterned dials remain among the most distinctive.

What Sets It Apart

Eisenkiesel dials introduce a level of variation that changes the character of each individual watch. The mix of deep red, brown, and darker passages shifts under different lighting conditions, creating a layered appearance that evolves throughout the day. Unlike sunray or lacquer dials, the texture here belongs to the dial surface itself rather than to an applied finish, and the ten baguette markers read as straight lines cutting across it. The Everose case enhances these tones, producing a cohesive and warm overall look. This replica Day-Date 228235-0045 stands apart from more conventional references by combining a patterned dial, baguette markers, and classic Day-Date architecture into a single configuration.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Day-Date 40 228235-0032 white Roman, Rolex Day-Date 40 228235-0053 chocolate dial, Rolex Day-Date 40 228235-0025 olive Roman.