Best straps for the Rolex Day-Date 40
21 mm lugs, 40 mm case, reference 228238 (since 2015). Try a strap below; the drawing is to scale.
Strap
Colour: Gold
Strap width21 mm
At the buckle17 mm
Lug to lug47 mm
Looks that work on the Rolex Day-Date 40
Rolex Day-Date 40 specs
- Made
- since 2015
- Case
- 40 mm × 12.2 mm thick
- Lug width
- 21 mm
- Lug to lug
- 47 mm
- Case material
- 18k yellow gold
- Movement
- Calibre 3255, automatic
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Nickname
- President
From the maker's published figures, gathered with AI help and not yet checked against a watch in hand. Measure your lugs before you buy.
Strap size for the Rolex Day-Date 40
What size strap fits the Rolex Day-Date 40?
The Rolex Day-Date 40 takes 21 mm straps: its lug width is 21 mm. A leather strap will usually taper to 19 mm at the buckle.
How big is the Rolex Day-Date 40?
The case is 40 mm across, and about 47 mm from lug tip to lug tip.
What strap looks best on the Rolex Day-Date 40?
Good options are a dark brown leather strap, a grey suede strap, a gold mesh bracelet. Try them all on the drawing above.
Sizes come from published specs. Check yours before you buy: how to measure lug width.