The green dial yellow gold Day-Date 40 is the one that pairs gold with Rolex's signature color, and VS Factory (VSF) has it as a V2 upgraded batch. Same 228238 reference as the champagne and black versions, but this is the green sunray with Roman numerals. Green on yellow gold is a bold combination, and it's the dial color Rolex is most associated with right now.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF), V2 upgraded batch |
| Reference | 228238 (Day-Date 40, yellow gold) |
| Movement | Dandong 3255 (DD3255) automatic, day-date |
| Power reserve | ~72 hours |
| Case | 40mm x 12mm, 904L steel, heavy 18k yellow gold plated |
| Bezel | Fluted, yellow gold, high polish |
| Dial | Sunray green, yellow gold deconstructed Roman numerals |
| Bracelet | President, semi-circular links, concealed Crownclasp |
The dial. Green with a sunray brush that shifts from a bright emerald to a darker forest green depending on the light. The Roman numerals are the deconstructed style, plated in yellow gold and polished so they catch light from several angles. Green against yellow gold is a strong, unmistakable look, and it's the most current-feeling of the yellow gold Day-Date dials.
The movement. The Dandong 3255, the same true 1:1 clone that runs the rest of the VSF Day-Date 40 line. Day and date jump instantly at midnight, and the reserve is about 72 hours.
The V2 upgrades. Two changes from the first batch. The yellow gold plating formula was revised to match genuine Rolex gold without drifting brassy or too yellow, and the day and date wheel fonts were refined for correct weight and centering.
The bracelet. President bracelet, semi-circular three-piece links, with the outer links brushed and the center links mirror-polished. It closes with the concealed Crownclasp.
The takeaway. This is the yellow gold Day-Date 40 with the green sunray dial and Roman numerals, and VS Factory (VSF) got the two things that define it right: the DD3255 with the simultaneous day and date jump, and that green dial in yellow gold. Genuine reference, no fantasy caveat. It's the Day-Date for someone who wants the gold but with a dial color that's more current than champagne.