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 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$12,000 – $18,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Day-Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 3155
Reference
18249
Bracelet
18kt white gold Presidential bracelet
Year
1991
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
18kt white gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
Boasting a silver dial to match its 18kt white gold construction, this example sports diamond-set hour markers that set this timepiece off as a special watch with something more than your typical Day-Date.
THE FINISH
Boasting a rather unique texture across its bracelet and bezel, this example sports the so-called 'Bark Finish' that includes a finely fluted bezel that looks similar to Rolex's engine-turned bezels and a center link in its Presidential bracelet that features the same finely fluted texture, both of which are designed to emulate the texture from the bark of a tree.
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 near mint overall condition. Case exhibits full and sharp lugs with minimal surface wear. Small marks and visible along the case, primarily on the polished edges. Bezel is sharp and well-defined The original factory diamond dial is near-mint with no visible surface marks. The crystal has a small chip on the edge close to the 3 o'clock marker. Bracelet has 24 links total, 5 of which are removable. There is little to no stretch on the band.
Our Perspective
Between its bark-finish, diamond dial and wonderful condition, this Day-Date stands as a fantastic example of what Rolex was like in the mid-80s and early-90s - beautifully well-made with careful attention to detail and a charming appeal that so many of their modern watches can lack.
