Rolex Day-Date 118208

Rolex Day-Date

Box : Yes Papers : Yes Age : 2004 Movement : automatic Case Size : 36mm Case : Yellow Gold Dial : White Roman Numerals Bracelet : Yellow Gold President LOT : 81924 Location : London, United Kingdom Seller : AlfieT Currency : GBP KEY FACTS This Rolex Day-Date is offered in the UK by a private seller An example of Rolex's premier dress watch, presented in full 18K yellow gold Accompanied by a display box, warranty papers, wallet, booklets, calendar card, case protector, and swing tags Also included in the lot is a spare link where the bracelet has been sized The vendor confirms the watch is in good working order ABOUT THIS WATCH Since its introduction in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date has become one of The Crown’s most-loved watches, and is viewed by many collectors as a synonym for status and prestige the world over Also a favourite amongst many an iconic world leader, the Day-Date has garnered the nickname “the President’s watch” Crafted entirely from 18K yellow gold, this example is configured with a formal-wearing white dial finished with applied gold Roman numeral hour markers A 36mm across, its dimensions reflect those of the original Day-Date Beneath the 18K yellow gold caseback beats Rolex’s calibre 3155, a chronometer-certified in-house developed automatic movement with a 48-hour power reserve A screw-down twin-lock crown affords the Day-Date 100m of waterproofness, offering a level of versatility seldom seen from watches in this segment To mark the model’s introduction in 1956, Rolex introduced the President bracelet, which can be seen here in yellow gold, and has become an instantly recognisable signature of the line