This replica Day-Date 228238-0069 pairs a green ombré dial with a 40mm yellow gold case, creating a configuration that emphasizes depth and tonal contrast within the classic Day-Date format. Unlike standard sunray or flat-color dials, the ombré execution transitions from a brighter green center to a darker outer edge, adding a sense of movement and framing the dial naturally. Set against yellow gold, the gradient gains additional warmth, shifting the overall character toward a richer and more expressive aesthetic. The fluted bezel reinforces this effect by reflecting light against the darker perimeter of the dial, enhancing the contrast.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: 18ct yellow gold
• Dial: green ombré gradient with applied 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: automatic day-date

Yellow gold gives the 228238-0069 a strong wrist presence, with a warm tone that complements the layered green dial. Over time, the metal develops a richer surface character, adding subtle depth without altering its core structure.

Design & Finishing

The green ombré dial introduces a more complex visual structure compared to uniform finishes. The darker outer edge creates a natural vignette effect, drawing attention toward the center while improving perceived depth. Applied hour markers remain clearly legible across the gradient, and the fluted bezel adds high-reflection surfaces that contrast with the dial’s shifting tones. This interplay between gold reflections and the dial’s gradient produces a watch that changes appearance depending on lighting conditions — more vivid and saturated under direct light, and deeper and more subdued in low light. The Day-Date collection highlights yellow gold as one of the most iconic materials in the range. For comparison, the yellow gold Day-Date 40mm collection demonstrates how different dial styles transform the same base reference.

On the Wrist

Yellow gold Day-Dates are defined by their weight and warmth, and the 228238-0069 enhances this with a dial that introduces both color and depth. The ombré gradient creates a dynamic visual effect that evolves throughout the day, shifting between brighter green tones and near-black edges. On the wrist, the combination of gold and gradient dial produces a more expressive presence than standard configurations, while maintaining the core elegance of the Day-Date line. This replica Day-Date 228238-0069 delivers a bold yet controlled interpretation of the classic formula, combining traditional gold construction with one of the most visually dynamic dial options available.