Introduction
A legendary timepiece with an unrivaled history, the Rolex Day-Date has earned its place as "The Ultimate Watch of Prestige" from its decades on the wrists of the world's most influential people. Released in 1956, the Day-Date quickly became synonymous with luxury, prestige, and exclusivity thanks to being the watch of choice for the world's athletes, visionaries, and world leaders alike. Only ever constructed of precious metals, the Day-Date's aesthetic is that of sheer elegance and grace. Aside from the beautiful array of dial options that have been available over the decades, the Day-Date's most iconic piece of design is its three-piece "Presidential" or "President" bracelet. Forming the bedrock of its design, the Presidential bracelet has become synonymous with Rolex's flagship collection and their desire to create the very best and most iconic watches that the world has ever seen. With its timeless design and inescapable impact on horology, the Day-Date stands as a vivid reminder of just how successful they have been in realizing that very mission.
Released in the 1980s, the Rolex Day-Date Tridor is perhaps one of the most unique Day-Date variants to come out of the Genevan Giant’s hallowed halls. Remaining in production until the early 2000s, the Tridor was heavily influenced by 1980’s design as tri-gold jewelry like rings, necklaces, and bracelets made their way into the mainstream. Constructed from white gold and featuring a yellow gold bezel, the Tridor’s most striking element is the center link found on its bracelet. With two white gold peripheral links, the center links are made of rose, yellow and white gold, all meticulously fused together so that the line between each gold stripe is perfectly level and uniform. A relic of Rolex’s more diverse days of design, the Tridor is a wonderfully unique watch that takes the iconic Day-Date design and alters its aesthetic in a playful and carefully constructed way.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$8,000 – $12,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Day-Date 'Tridor'
Movement
Automatic cal. 3055
Reference
18039B
Bracelet
18kt yellow gold, 18kt white gold and 18kt rose gold President bracelet
Year
1986
Condition
Excellent
Material
18kt yellow gold, 18kt white gold and 18kt rose gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Salmon

THE DIAL
Featuring a stunning salmon dial with applied Roman numeral indices, this example's dial perfectly matches the aesthetic of the 18kt yellow gold that surrounds it in its fluted bezel.

THE CONSTRUCTION
The Tridor's emblematic and unusual construction is clearly denoted by its signature tri-tone bracelet center link that splits the watch into two separate halves along a lone strip of white gold.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in excellent overall condition. There is minor wear visible along the case, with some hairlines and surface scratches. The bezel teeth are lightly worn, with no major dings. Original salmon colored dial with small roman indexes in excellent condition. A few of the luminous dots are slightly worn. Watch comes on a bracelet with 24 links total, 5 of which are removable. Bracelet fits a 7 3/4" wrist, and there is minor stretch and wear on the inside of the band.
Our Perspective
An unusual take on the Day-Date's legendary design, the Tridor is a rare beast and the example we have here is equally beautiful and striking in the metal.