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
Box
Est. value range
$20,000 – $30,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Day-Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 3155
Reference
18138
Bracelet
18kt yellow gold Presidential bracelet
Year
1986
Condition
Excellent
Material
18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch and box
Dial Color
Black and champagne
Condition
Watch is in excellent overall condition. Some surface wear along the case and braclet, as well as a couple scratches on the plaque on the bezel. Dial appears near-mint in condition, with no marks on either the gold or painted black surface. Bracelet has 23 links total, 4 of which are removable.
Our Perspective
A wonderfully executed piece of exuberant Rolex design, this example's two-tone champagne and onyx dial adds an additional hit of luxuriousness and opulence to an already luxurious variant of the Day-Date.