ROLEX DAY-DATE PRESIDENT 118238

ROLEX DAY-DATE PRESIDENT 118238The 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 oclock on the dial. With a history as captivating as its design, the Day Date earned its moniker as the Presidentwatch, gracing the wrists of luminaries like Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, and Bill Clinton. The rumored

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 stick markers, balancing between simplicity and sophistication. The 18k Oyster 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.

Maker: Rolex 
Model: 118238 Day-Date President
Year: c.2000
Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Black Dial with Gold Stick Markers
Movement: Automatic
Case Measurement: 36mm
Weight: 160 Grams
Condition: Excellent
Includes: Original Rolex Box
Made in Switzerland

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