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Lot #1228

Rolex Day-Date Tridor 18129

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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.

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. Offered here, our example compounds upon its luxurious tri-gold construction with a diamond-set bezel and dial that elevate the Day-Date's stunning design to the next level, just as its multi-colored bracelet does over the collection’s usual mono-tone President bracelet.

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Grade

M 9

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Service Warranty (Expired)

Est. value range

$15,000 – $20,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

36mm

Model

Day-Date

Movement

Automatic cal. 3055

Reference

18129

Bracelet

18k White Gold with 18k Yellow Gold, 18k Rose Gold and 18k White Gold center links

Year

1986

Condition

Near-Mint

Material

18k White Gold, 18k Yellow Gold and 18k Rose Gold

Included

Watch and Service Papers

Dial Color

Brown

THE DIAL

Featuring a stunning brown vignette dial that fades from a light brown to dark chocolate around its periphery, this example's aesthetic is warm and understated.

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 near-mint condition. Case is full and vignette diamond dial is free from any visible marks or blemishes. Case edges and bracelet are very sharp. Bracelet has 22 links in total, including 3 removable links. There is little to no stretch.

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.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder