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.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$15,000 – $20,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Day-Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 3155
Reference
18238
Bracelet
18k Yellow Gold Presidential bracelet
Year
1996
Condition
Very Good
Material
18k Yellow Gold
Included
Watch Only
Dial Color
Dark Red (Rubellite)
Condition
Watch is in very good condition overall. Rubelite dial is in very good condition with only a few small hairlines along the edge of the dial, primarily near the day aperature. They are minor, and appear to be natural fissures in the stone. Case and bracelet are in good condition. They have been previously polished, and show no surface wear. There is a total of 23 links, of which 4 are removable.
Our Perspective
An exceedingly rare stone dial variant of the iconic Day-Date, the example we have here is a piece of Rolex history as the Crown seldom uses stones like rubellite for their dials anymore.