Rolex
*Unpolished* 1983 Rolex Day-Date 18K WG (Ref. 18039) Silver Diamond Dial
The Rolex Day-Date is one of the most iconic and beautiful watches in the Rolex catalog. The Rolex Day-Date earned the nickname "President" after it was rumored President Dwight Eisenhower wore one, but Eisenhower actually wore a Rolex 18K yellow gold Oyster-Perpetual Datejust which Rolex gifted to him in 1953. However, the nickname "President" is quite fitting for the Day-Date as Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Ford, Reagan, Nixon, and Roosevelt, all wore the Rolex Day-Date. Apart from its executive affiliation, the Day-Date is a symbol of status and luxury, only produced in highly refined precious metals including 18K yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and also platinum, featuring both the day and date complications within the movement.
In 1977 Rolex updated the iconic Day-Date model aka the "President" with the ref. 18038, or 18039 for white gold, which featured some major changes to the Day-Date line of watches. The first of the major updates was the introduction of a sapphire crystal, but the biggest improvement was the introduction of the Cal. 3055 movement. This new and improved movement features a quick-set date function within the second position of the winding crown, landing this era with the nickname the "Single-Quick" Day-Date.
Rolex always manages to find the perfect balance of luxury and functionality, with this 18K white gold Rolex Day-Date ref. 18039 with a factory diamond dial perfectly representing the testament of quality from Rolex.
| Stock # |
RLXDD18039-3 |
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| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Day-Date | |
| Model | 18039 | |
| Serial | 75XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | 18K White Gold | |
| Dial | Silver W/ Diamond Markers | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 8385 18K WG President Bracelet |
CASE & BRACELET
The strong 18K white gold case is believed to remain unpolished with honest wear present and showing crisp angles and factory finishing throughout. The 18K white gold bezel is also in excellent condition and shows gentle signs of use. The case retains its original "two-dot" white gold Rolex crown. The Rolex 8385 18K white gold President bracelet retains 24 links that show very minimal stretch and will fit up to a 7 1/2-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original silver dial features factory-set diamond markers and is in flawless condition with a subtle warm patina. The tritium lume plots all remain perfectly intact with no degradation present and have taken on a charming creamy patina. The orignial tritium hands match the dial perfectly with no degradation visible under UV light inspection. The date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.