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Lot #1202

Rolex Day-Date Platinum Arabic Dial 228206

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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. This particular iteration, launch just a few years ago features the reintroduction of Hindi-Arabic numerals on the dial, and was made in small numbers for the retailers in the Gulf States.

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Grade

M 9

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box and Guarantee Card

Est. value range

$80,000 – $120,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

40mm

Model

Day-Date

Movement

Automatic cal. 3255

Reference

228206

Bracelet

Platinum 'Presidential' bracelet

Year

2016

Condition

Near-Mint

Material

Platinum

Included

Watch, Box and Papers

Dial Color

Ice Blue

THE DIAL

Unveiled in 2016, this Day-Date's stunning ice-blue Arabic-Indic dial is only available to VIP's of Middle-Eastern AD's and signifies Rolex's willingness to cater to the tastes of its local clientele.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Weighing 34% more than 18k gold, this Day-Date's luxurious 950 platinum construction ensures it is one of the heaviest Rolex models ever produced - a true mark of its luxury and exclusivity.

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 condition. Very light surface abrasions present throughout the center link of the bracelet, consistent with infrequent wear. Three links were removed at the time it was new and are included as well.

Our Perspective

Perhaps one of the most sought-after Rolex models there is, the Arabic-Indic Day-Date is an icon within Rolex's modern catalog due to its unrivaled scarcity and stunning good looks.

Eric Ku

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