Although the watches themselves remain identical to the current-production Day-Date 36 and Day-Date 40 models, the new dials offer a refreshing twist. They bring styles previously exclusive to either the 36mm or 40mm models to the opposite case size, along with introducing some new colors and configurations to the lineup.
Apart from the dials, the new Rolex Day-Date 36 and Day-Date 40 watches mirror their siblings in the current series. They boast 36mm or 40mm cases crafted from solid 18k gold (in yellow, white, or Everose), flat sapphire crystals with Cyclops magnification lenses, Twinlock screw-down crowns, and solid screw-down casebacks, ensuring water resistance up to 100 meters. Likewise, all new Rolex Day-Date models come with the collection's signature rounded three-link President bracelet and are powered by the brand's Caliber 3255 automatic movement. This movement operates at a frequency of 28,800vph (4 Hz) and offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. The primary distinction between these models and their predecessors lies in their dials and configurations, each presenting a fresh addition to the already diverse Day-Date collection.
First unveiled in replica Rolex's commercials during the Academy Awards earlier this year, the initial new model is the Rolex Day-Date 40 ref. 228235, featuring a slate ombre dial adorned with the brand's signature deconstructed Roman numeral hour markers. Previously, ombre dials with radial gradient patterns fading to black along their outer edges were exclusive to the 36mm Day-Date models with diamond-set hour markers. This latest addition marks the introduction of ombre dials to the larger 40mm models, paired with deconstructed Roman numeral hour markers for the first time.
The second newcomer is the white gold replica Rolex Day-Date 40 ref. 228239, showcasing a pearlized white mother-of-pearl dial. This marks the first appearance of this material on this model. Extracted from the oldest part of the oyster shell, pearlized white mother-of-pearl exhibits a subtle structure with an irregular texture, creating tiny overlapping cloud patterns and a deep sense of volume. The dial is embellished with ten baguette-cut diamonds serving as hour markers, enhancing the dial's natural luster and overall luxurious appearance.
The third addition is the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 36 ref. 128238, featuring a white lacquer dial with deconstructed Roman numeral hour markers. Until this year, this style of hour markers was exclusive to the 40mm models. While this exact dial option was already available for the Day-Date 40, its inclusion in the classic 36mm version reflects Rolex's trend of incorporating popular dials from larger models into smaller versions.
The final newcomer is the Everose gold replica Rolex Day-Date 36 ref. 128395TBR, boasting a trapeze-cut diamond bezel and a blue-green dial. This unconventional dial color first appeared on the updated Everose Rolex Sky-Dweller ref. 336935 from the previous year. Noteworthy is the use of trapeze-cut diamonds on the bezel, previously reserved for Day-Date models crafted from solid 950 platinum. The blue-green dial is adorned with ten baguette-cut diamonds as hour markers, echoing the bezel's design.
While the functionality of the new fake Rolex Day-Date watches remains unchanged from existing models, their new dials and configurations expand the already diverse collection, offering buyers the chance to enjoy their preferred dial styles in a case size that suits their wrist. While these releases may not be the most thrilling from Rolex this year, certain additions, particularly those catering to fans of ombre dials or constructed Roman numeral hour markers in a larger case size, are likely to garner significant interest.