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
$10,000 – $15,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Day-Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 3055
Reference
18248
Bracelet
18kt yellow gold President bracelet with Bark finish
Year
1991
Condition
Excellent
Material
18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Brown (Burl wood)
![THE DIAL](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/j0ua8uvr/production/6f2fa0c2db191b4e371b381597a1e5a82e229490-2400x2400.jpg?w=3840&q=100&fit=clip&auto=format)
THE DIAL
Fashioned from a polished piece of burl wood, this ref. 18248's dial sports swirling patterns thanks to naturally occurring deformities that impacted its growth. Now it makes for a wonderfully unique and luxurious backdrop for the ref. 18248's handset and indices.
![THE CONSTRUCTION](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/j0ua8uvr/production/0f86fb80e10b0c8ea38e7631fc9fcb803f6dc30c-2400x2400.jpg?w=3840&q=100&fit=clip&auto=format)
THE CONSTRUCTION
Boasting an 18kt yellow gold construction, this example features a finish on its bezel and the center links of its President bracelet that is designed to look like the bark of a tree.
![TIMING MACHINE READOUT](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/j0ua8uvr/production/0cb1e632754cb59d95b8326d057c91bc495b537c-1284x1284.jpg?w=3840&q=100&fit=clip&auto=format)
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. Case has some minor hairlines and other surface wear. Bark bezel and links are sharp and unmarred. Lugs are full and feature crisp surfaces. Burlwood dial in near-mint condition, showing no visible damage. The caseback still retains its original green sticker. Bracelet has 25 links, 6 of which are removable. There is little stretch.
Our Perspective
Featuring a tree-inspired bark finish and a wooden dial, this Day-Date is a dendrologically-inspired piece of watchmaking that celebrates nature and everything it provides us with.