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Rolex Day-Date President 118238 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Name: Rolex Day-Date President 118238 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Brand: Rolex
Price: 32900 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Rolex Day-Date President 118238 36mm Black Dial - Gold Stick Markers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Movement with Original Box c.2000 The 1986 Rolex Day-Date President is the crown jewel of the Rolex catalog. Debuting in 1956, the Day-Date is the first wristwatch to spell out all seven days of the week, a feat attributed to the extra-wide aperture at 12 o’clock on the dial. With a history as captivating as its design, the Day-Date earned its moniker as the “President” watch, gracing the wrists of luminaries like Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, and Bill Clinton. The rumored gifting of a Day-Date by Marilyn Monroe to John F. Kennedy in 1962 only adds a dash of allure to its storied legacy. Released around the turn of the millennium, this Rolex Day-Date #118238 epitomizes quality craftsmanship, and a touch of modern allure. The black dial serves as a sleek canvas for the gold tick markers, balancing between simplicity and sophistication. The 18k President bracelet, featuring semi-circular three-piece links and a concealed Crown and clasp is a valued hallmark. Rolex, founded by the visionary Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, harbored a dream beyond the ordinary—imagining a wristwatch that not only exuded elegance but also upheld unparalleled reliability. A watch that, quite literally, stands the test of time. Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the purchase date. Our watches are guaranteed to be of the period, material and manufacturer stated. Any damage due to accidents and/or wear and tear from use is excluded from this warranty. Stephanie Windsor is an independent watch dealer and is not authorized endorsed, sponsored by, associated with and/or affiliated with the original watch maker brand. Stephanie Windsor only sells preowned, vintage, and refurbished watches that are subject to one or more of the following: Repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts, replacement of the original watch crystal with aftermarket crystals. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.

Creator:

Rolex

Design:

Day Date Watch

Case Material:

18k Gold,Yellow Gold

Strap Material:

Gold

Case Shape:

Round

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Diameter: 1.42 in (36 mm)

Style:

Modern

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

Late 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

2000

Condition:

Polished. Recently polished. Very good condition. Original Rolex box.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1661121717512

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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