The Birth of Day-Date Olive Green

Baselworld 2016 was hotter than ever. The new Daytona steel model 116500LN was unveiled, Along with the improved Explorer (214270) and the Datejust 41 1263XX that marked a new beginning. It was a year filled with remarkable releases. Among the many hot new models, There was one that stood out in particular. That was the Day-Date 60th Anniversary commemorative Ref. 228235 and Ref. 228239 Olive Green models.

Day-Date 40 228235

40mm, Olive Green/Roman, President

Day-Date 40 228239

40mm, Olive Green/Roman, President

A Brief History of the Day-Date

The Day-Date, Which holds the highest position in the Rolex lineup, Was introduced in 1956. It features elements befitting a high-end classic watch, Such as dazzling gold materials and the President bracelet. An interesting fact is that a quartz model was released in 1977. Responding to the market demand for larger sizes after the 2000s, The new Day-Date II in 41mm was launched in 2008. In 2015, It returned to 40mm, And currently, Both 36mm and 40mm models are available.

The Subtly Beautiful Green, ‘Olive Green’

The most distinctive feature of this watch, Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Day-Date, Is undoubtedly the mysterious color of the ‘Olive Green’ dial. The Olive Green dial, Applied to both Ref. 228235 and Ref. 228239, Is clearly different from the vivid and bright green of the previous Submariner Ref. 116610LV (Hulk) or Daytona Ref. 116508. Expressed with a sunray finish, The Day-Date green color shines gradually from deep within and harmonizes beautifully with the Everose gold material that made a sensational debut in 2005. When worn, It is elegant enough to attract everyone's attention. Especially during the year-end season when gatherings are frequent, It is a watch that fits perfectly.

Ref. 228235 Olive Green Price Graph

The Roman indexes and font neatly placed on the beautiful olive green dial, The crown expressed in Everose, And the President bracelet, Which is the symbol of the Day-Date. The harmony created by all the elements that make up the Day-Date has captivated users around the world and led to fierce competition to acquire it. The fact that the Day-Date Ref. 228235 was at the center of the secondary market surge is evident from the graph.

Submariner Date 116610LV

40mm, Green, Oyster

Daytona 116508

40mm, Green, Oyster

An Opportunity Given to Only a Few

The Day-Date is not produced in steel or Rolesor and is only available in four types of gold: yellow gold, Everose gold, white gold, And platinum. As a symbol of wealth, The gold material means limited production due to its rarity, And it is certainly difficult to obtain the desired model among the various options. At the pinnacle is the Ref. 228235 Olive Green introduced above.