The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is a COSC certified, self-winding chronometer manufactured by Rolex. Initially presented in 1956, the Day-Date was the first watch to display the date as well as the day, spelled in full. The calendar display is offered in 26 languages.
What is the President bracelet?
Visually speaking, the President bracelet is a mix between the Oyster bracelet and the Jubilee. Rather than using flat-surfaced links like the Oyster bracelet, the President (which also employs a three-piece link design), uses semi-circular links that echo the profile of the Jubilee bracelet.
What movement is in a Rolex Day-Date?
The Day-Date 40 is equipped with a new-generation movement, calibre 3255, entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex for a superlative level of performance. This self-winding mechanical movement is at the forefront of the art of watchmaking.
How can you tell a fake Datejust?
The writing on a counterfeit will frequently have wavy edges, while the writing on a genuine dial should appear to be stamped with precision. The date window on an authentic Rolex Datejust should have a magnification of 2.5x, and be centered over the three o'clock marker.
Do Rolex Day dates tick?
Rolex watches do not make the ticking noises common with other watches. Counterfeiters can't often perfect the gears and so a ticking noise is made and this can really help you spot fakes quite easily. Misconceptions: One the biggest misconception is that the second hand of Rolex watches is a perfect sweep.
Are Day dates automatic?
The days of the week and dates of the month sit on two discs that rotate beneath the watch face, automatically changing at midnight. Most watches have to be manually adjusted at the end of 30-day months (or 28/29 for February) to ensure that the proper date is displayed.
Where is serial number on Rolex Day-Date?
The serial number, unique to each Rolex watch, is engraved upon the 6 o'clock side. Every Rolex since 1987 has a serial number that uses a system of one letter preceding six digits.
Does Rolex use white gold?
Gold. Rolex has its own in-house foundry to ensure the quality and purity of all precious metals used in the manufacture of their watches. Rolex uses palladium in its white gold, so no rhodium plating is required. This is a patented process and is called Everose gold.
Which part of Rolex is white gold?
The three rows in the middle of the bracelet stand out in gold, while the outer wider links remain in the classic Oystersteel. Some Rolex Rolesor watches are also available in white Rolesor, here, 18 carat white gold is used exclusively for the bezel.
Is Rolex Oyster Perpetual white gold?
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18 ct white gold, with a silver, diamond-set dial, diamond-set bezel and a President bracelet. Its dial features 10 baguette-cut diamonds.
Is Rolex Daytona white gold?
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct white gold, with a bright blue dial and an Oyster bracelet, features an 18 ct white gold bezel with engraved tachymetric scale. This chronograph was designed to be the ultimate timing tool for endurance racing drivers.
From 2008, Rolex introduced a 41 mm version of the same watch, the Day-Date II, but added a somewhat smaller size of 40 mm after 2015. Another key difference is that the Day-Date is almost only available in precious metals, like gold and platinum. This fact explains its rarity and its high price point.
How do you know if its a real Day-Date?
The authentic Rolex Day-Date watch has its “MONDAY” text looking smaller than the fake piece's text, as the legit Day-Date has its text placed further away from the edges of the arched rectangle, and perfectly centered in the day window.