The Rolex Day-Date 60th-anniversary green-dial watch was introduced in 2016 as a 40 mm model in two precious-metal configurations: Everose gold reference 228235 and white gold reference 228239. The best-documented example is the Everose 228235, with a green dial and applied pink-gold Roman numerals. “Anniversary edition” here describes those two configurations; the available sources do not establish that Rolex designated them as limited editions.
What is the Day-Date 60th-anniversary edition?
Rolex introduced the green-dial anniversary Day-Date 40 in 2016 to mark 60 years since the Day-Date’s 1956 debut. Rolex says the original Day-Date was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the weekday spelled out in full in dial windows. The brand also says its President bracelet was created specially for the model. Rolex’s Day-Date history
The anniversary story concerns two references, not just one: 228235 in Everose gold and 228239 in white gold. A Sotheby’s catalogue identifies the Everose 228235 as a circa-2016 anniversary watch, while 2016 press-kit copy and specialist reporting identify both metals and references. Sotheby’s catalogue entry Monochrome Watches’ historical coverage
How to identify the two anniversary references
| Reference | Metal | Dial details established in available sources |
|---|---|---|
| 228235 | Everose gold | Green dial with applied pink-gold Roman numerals, as described in Sotheby’s catalogue. |
| 228239 | White gold | The 2016 press-kit copy and specialist reporting identify it as the white-gold anniversary configuration; a specific numeral treatment is not stated in those sources. |
For a pre-owned listing, check that the reference, case metal, dial and numerals agree with the seller’s description and documentation. Photograph quality alone cannot establish a watch’s provenance or originality.
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What the specifications tell you—and what they do not
Established details for the Everose 228235
- Collection and size: Day-Date 40, with a 40 mm case, according to Sotheby’s catalogue.
- Metal and dial: Everose gold with a green dial and applied pink-gold Roman numerals.
- Reference: 228235.
Current Day-Date 40 family context
Rolex’s current brochure for yellow-gold reference 228238 lists calibre 3255, approximately 70 hours of power reserve, 100 m water resistance, a fluted bezel and a President bracelet. Those are specifications for that current reference, not a period specification sheet for anniversary reference 228235; they should not be treated as confirmation that every detail is identical. Rolex Day-Date brochure
A complete Rolex-hosted period specification sheet for the 228235 is not established in the sources cited here. For a specific watch, confirm movement, water-resistance status and service condition with its documentation or a qualified watchmaker rather than inferring them from a related reference.
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- [Precision Quartz Movement] The NIBOSI men's wristwatch is powered by a quality quartz movement for exceptional accuracy. The men's dress watches feature long-lasting replaceable button batteries and scratch-resistant mineral crystal glass, combined with a stainless steel case, deliver enduring functionality for the modern man
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What does the green-dial anniversary Day-Date cost?
No reliable current retail price or historic launch price is established here. Rolex no longer publishes a current retail price for this discontinued anniversary configuration in the sources checked; auction and resale prices depend on condition, completeness and date. The Sotheby’s listing reviewed for the 228235 displayed “Price: Not Available.” Sotheby’s catalogue entry
That absence is not evidence of a particular market value. When comparing offers, use dated prices for the same reference and metal, and distinguish asking prices from completed sales.
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- [100 FT Water-Resistant] The men's stainless steel watches with a 3ATM rating, which makes them withstand handwashing, rain, and splashes. Note: The men's quartz watch is not suitable for swimming, showering, or diving. This fashion watch is a versatile accessory for work, travel, or social events
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What to check before buying a pre-owned example
- Reference and metal: verify 228235 for Everose or 228239 for white gold; do not treat the two as interchangeable.
- Dial configuration: compare the dial and numerals against the seller’s reference-specific description and clear photographs.
- Condition: inspect the case, bracelet, clasp, dial and hands; ask about polishing, damage and replacement parts.
- Provenance and service: request available ownership records, service documentation and an explanation of the watch’s history.
- Completeness and seller: note whether box and papers are included, assess the seller’s standing, and establish the applicable return or authentication terms.
- Price evidence: record the date, currency, reference, condition and whether a figure is an asking price or a completed transaction.
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