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Rolex Day-Date 40 Platinum Ice Blue Diamond Dial 1:1 Super Clone
Specifications
Everything below comes straight from the product record.
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF) |
|---|---|
| Model Reference | 228236 |
| Movement | DD3255 Movement |
| Material | Platinum, Diamond |
| Water resistance | Daily water resistance — splashes and rain only (not for swimming, showering or diving) |
About this reference
Rolex Day-Date
The reference
In the VS Factory lineup, the Rolex Day-Date 40 Platinum Ice Blue Diamond Dial, reference 228236, represents the top tier of the brand's Day-Date 40 super clones. VS Factory is known among collectors for focusing on the Day-Date and Datejust ranges, and this particular reference sits at the upper end of that output because it combines the platinum case and bracelet with the ice blue dial and diamond hour markers. The 1:1 designation indicates that the external dimensions, dial layout, and overall silhouette follow the proportions of the source watch rather than a generic approximation.
Build and movement
The build uses platinum for the case and bracelet, and diamond for the hour markers. Platinum matters here for two reasons. First, it is denser than steel or gold, so a platinum watch carries a different weight and balance on the wrist, which is one of the details experienced buyers notice immediately. Second, platinum has a cooler, slightly grey-white tone that reads differently from white gold under indoor light. The diamond markers are cut and set into the ice blue dial, and the contrast between the pale blue surface and the stones is the visual signature of this configuration. Powering the watch is the DD3255 movement, a clone of the Caliber 3255, which drives the day display at 12 o'clock and the date at 3 o'clock. The reference 228236 is reproduced on the case, and the day and date functions operate as expected on a Day-Date.
What sets this version apart
What separates this version from a standard Day-Date is the dial and material pairing. Ice blue is reserved for platinum models in the original range, so a buyer choosing this reference is choosing the combination that sits at the top of the line rather than a steel or gold alternative. The diamond hour markers change how the dial behaves in light: instead of flat applied indices, the stones pick up and return light from different angles, giving the ice blue surface more movement across the day. For a collector who already knows the Day-Date range, that specificity is the point.
Ordering and QC
When you order, you receive real photographs and a QC video of the exact watch before it is shipped, so you can review the dial, the diamond setting, the case finish, and the movement functions on the individual piece rather than a stock image.
Crystal
VSF is known in the community for the clarity of its sapphire crystal; this build uses an anti-reflective coated crystal with the 'black hole' effect at the date cyclops.
What this page does not claim
- Crystal material, weight and thickness are not stated on this page — they are not in the source data for this reference, and we do not estimate specifications.
- This is a replica watch built by an independent factory. It is not a genuine, authorised or brand-affiliated product, and nothing on this page claims otherwise.
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