Rolex Day-Date

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REF 18239A
Automatic
36 MM
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SKU AS05607
Article Number 40921176
ref 18239A
case size 36 MM
movement Automatic Winding
approximate age 1990s
dial color White
material White Gold
style Dress
category Neo-Vintage
bracelet Metal
lug width 20 MM
Includes 18K White gold President bracelet with signed hidden deployant clasp (8385).
overall condition The case is in excellent condition throughout showing light signs of wear from age and use. Gloss white dial with applied white gold ‘Roman’ indices is in equally excellent condition with matching handset. Signed crown. English calendar.
REF 18239A
Automatic
36 MM
– Show less
SKU AS05607
Article Number 40921176
ref 18239A
case size 36 MM
movement Automatic Winding
approximate age 1990s
dial color White
material White Gold
style Dress
category Neo-Vintage
bracelet Metal
lug width 20 MM
Includes 18K White gold President bracelet with signed hidden deployant clasp (8385).
overall condition The case is in excellent condition throughout showing light signs of wear from age and use. Gloss white dial with applied white gold ‘Roman’ indices is in equally excellent condition with matching handset. Signed crown. English calendar.

Why We Love it

Few watches make a statement like a solid gold Rolex.

This anachronistic blend of technical design and functionality with a precious metal casing material is a polarizing one, and depending on how its worn (and indeed, by whom), can send very different signals - and we'll just leave it at that. 

So-called “five digit” Day-Dates (reference variants with five digits) are a quintessential staple of the Neo-Vintage era. These models showed up in the late 70s and offer the added functionality of a higher-beat movement for accuracy and a quick-set date mechanism. They retain the classic 36mm case proportion of their predecessors and have similar variation for dial, bezel, and bracelet configurations. Luminous models also retain Tritium material, offering tremendous opportunities for unique characteristics of patina.

This particular example, a Reference 18239, dates to circa 1990 and features an 18k white gold case with a magnified sapphire crystal, a fluted white gold bezel, a glossy white dial with applied white gold Roman indices, and a matching 18k white gold President bracelet with a signed hidden deployant clasp.

If you are looking for a classic, 'elevated' timepiece that packs a big punch in an understated way, this might just be the perfect choice!

Brand Story

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When you’ve got a good thing going, sometimes you just know.

Such is the case with the Rolex Day-Date. At the time of the Day-Date’s release in 1956, it was Rolex’s most complicated wristwatch: all previous attempts had failed to resonate with consumers.

But as soon as Rolex secured the patent in July of 1955, production of the Day-Date was rushed for a debut at the Basel Fair the following spring.

Although early Day-Dates were plagued by technical problems resulting from the complexity of the automatic movement with dual calendar function, those were soon resolved. After President Eisenhower sported one (a gift from the manufacture), its success was secured. The watch came to be known as the “President,” (due to the fact that several U.S. presidents since Eisenhower have worn one), and it certainly lives up to its dignified nickname.

For a brand that has built its reputation on its sports watches, it's perhaps unsurprising that the Rolex Day-Date is amongst the brand's best-sellers. True, the brand has always produced dress watches, but while the brand's more overt dress watch, the Cellini, often seems out of place among the brand's Oyster-cased offerings, the Day-Date is sturdy, solid, and at home alongside the Submariners and GMTs that make up the Oyster Perpetual collection.

Rolex has approached continual development of model as they do every other, making quiet improvements over the following decades, ensuring the Day-Date is worthy as the centerpiece of Rolex's Oyster line as horological technology evolves.

Whether a simple 36mm yellow gold piece or a Day-Date II 41mm Day-Date in platinum with a gem set dial, the Day-Date is internationally recognized as time timepiece of success and leadership, and of great taste.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

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