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Rolex Day-Date 40mm 'Eastern Arabic Numerals', Reference 228206

Partially verified

This platinum Rolex Day-Date 40 reference 228206, dated by the source to 2022, features a 40mm platinum case with a smooth bezel and an olive green sunburst dial. Produced for select Middle Eastern dealers according to the seller, the dial is configured with applied Eastern Arabic hour markers, an arched day aperture at 12 o'clock displaying Arabic script, and a magnified date window at 3 o'clock displaying Eastern Arabic numerals. The source states the watch is powered by the self-winding calibre 3255 and is fitted with a platinum concealed folding Crownclasp.

Front view of the Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228206 showing the olive green dial with Eastern Arabic calendar indications and hour markers
Front view of the Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228206 showing the olive green dial with Eastern Arabic calendar indications and hour markers — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
perpetual.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
228206
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2022
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The watch is constructed from platinum with a 40mm diameter. It features a smooth bezel and is fitted with a platinum concealed folding Crownclasp.

The rehaut is engraved with repeating 'ROLEX' text and a crown emblem at the 12 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “Encased in platinum”
  • “Diameter 40mm”
  • “Metal Platinum”
  • “Platinum Concealed Folding Crownclasp”
  • “Rehaut engraved with repeated 'ROLEX' text and a crown emblem at 12 o'clock”

Dial Configuration

The watch features an olive green dial. It is configured with applied Eastern Arabic hour markers, an arched day aperture at 12 o'clock displaying Arabic script, and a date window at 3 o'clock utilizing Eastern Arabic numerals.

The date window is positioned under a Cyclops lens.

Evidence for this section
  • “bearing a bursting olive green dial”
  • “Eastern Arabic numerals and Arabic date and day”
  • “Arched day indicator at 12 o'clock with Arabic script and date indicator at 3 o'clock with Eastern Arabic numeral under a Cyclops lens”

Mechanical Specification and Provenance Claims

The source identifies the movement as a self-winding calibre 3255. Verification of the movement is not possible via visual inspection due to the case design.

The source lists the year as 2022 and claims the watch was supplied to select dealers in the Middle Eastern market.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre Self-winding (automatic) Cal. 3255”
  • “Year 2022”
  • “Only supplied to select dealers in the Middle Eastern market”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific individual serial number for this unit?
  • Can the regional exclusivity claim be independently verified through Rolex distribution records?
  • Are there objective criteria to confirm the 'brand new' condition rating reported by the seller?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Day-Date 40mm 'Eastern Arabic Numerals', Reference 228206
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ManufacturerRolex“Manufacturer Rolex”
ReferenceRef. 228206“Reference Ref. 228206”
Year2022“Year 2022”
MetalPlatinum“Metal Platinum”
CalibreSelf-winding (automatic) Cal. 3255“Calibre Self-winding (automatic) Cal. 3255”
Diameter40mm“Diameter 40mm”
Dial ColourOlive Green“Dial Olive Green”
Clasp/BucklePlatinum Concealed Folding Crownclasp“Clasp/Buckle Platinum Concealed Folding Crownclasp”
AccessoriesAccompanied by Rolex International Guarantee, Leather Wallet, Booklets, Inner and Outer Box and Hang Tags“Accompanied by Rolex International Guarantee, Leather Wallet, Booklets, Inner and Outer Box and Hang Tags”

Visible details

  • Olive green sunburst dial with applied Eastern Arabic hour markers
  • Arched day indicator at 12 o'clock with Arabic script and date indicator at 3 o'clock with Eastern Arabic numeral under a Cyclops lens
  • Polished smooth bezel on a platinum Oyster case
  • Semi-circular three-piece link President-style bracelet with brushed outer links and polished center links
  • Rehaut engraved with repeated 'ROLEX' text and a crown emblem at 12 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Movement not visible through the solid caseback; caliber details rely on source reporting
  • Serial number is not published in the listing text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Rolex, Day-Date 40mm 'Eastern Arabic Numerals', Ref.228206 | Phillips

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record a71986ec72

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