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Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date 36 (18078)
Often referred to as the “President”, the Rolex Day-Date is one of the most recognizable watches ever created. Dating to 1979, this Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold features the “Bark” finish bezel and bracelet and a sharp champagne dial with round and baguette diamond markers.
The bark texture is rough and ununiformed, adding an unconventional element to this vintage Rolex Day-Date’s classic style. The champagne dial is adorned with diamond markers adding more character to this vintage Day-Date, ensuring it will stand out and shine in any watch collection.
Often referred to as the “President”, the Day-Date is Rolex’s longtime flagship watch and it is one of the most recognizable watches ever created. This vintage Rolex Day-Date model dates to 1979 with the reference number 18078.
The first three digits of the reference number (180) indicates that this is a Day-Date model with an upgraded movement, the Caliber 3055, and the final number (8) indicates that the watch is made from 18k yellow gold. It is the fourth number that signifies this is a very unusual variant of the Day-Date, which features a unique barked texture on the bezel and center links of the bracelet.
The bark texture is deliberately rough and ununiformed, adding an unconventional element to the Day-Date’s classically-styled ornate aesthetic. The champagne dial is adorned with diamond markers that add even more character to this vintage Day-Date, ensuring it will stand out and shine in any watch collection.
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