Rolex Day-Date 40 228398TBR Yellow Gold Black Diamond Baguette Dial Diamond Baguette Bezel (2019)

The Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228398TBR in yellow gold with a black diamond baguette dial and diamond baguette bezel is one of the most dramatic and high-jewelry executions of Rolex’s flagship model. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the 40mm case carries the unmistakable Day-Date silhouette—confident proportions, polished flanks, and the iconic fluted-free bezel here replaced entirely by meticulously set baguette-cut diamonds. The result is a watch that feels unapologetically bold, balancing Rolex’s formal heritage with unmistakable presence and visual impact.

The black dial provides a deep, glossy backdrop that heightens contrast and clarity, set with perfectly aligned baguette-cut diamond hour markers that echo the geometry of the bezel. The day display at 12 o’clock and date window at 3 o’clock retain the Day-Date’s defining functionality, grounding the watch in its traditional role despite its elevated jewelry execution. Yellow-gold hands and text stand out crisply against the dark dial, ensuring legibility while maintaining visual harmony with the case.

Completing the watch is the President bracelet in yellow gold, whose semi-circular links add comfort and refinement while reinforcing the model’s status-driven identity. Powered by an automatic movement engineered for long-term reliability, the 228398TBR delivers both technical credibility and unmistakable luxury. For collectors, this reference represents the Day-Date at its most expressive—a fusion of precious metal, precision gem-setting, and Rolex’s most recognizable form, designed for those who appreciate statement-making watches with unquestionable pedigree.