2020 Rolex Day-Date 18K WG (Ref. 128239) Factory Pavé Diamond Dial & Rainbow Sapphire Markers W/ Full Set

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 that 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, white, and rose gold, and also platinum, featuring both the day and date complications within the movement.

The rainbow motif is among Rolex’s most coveted and imaginative designs, offering a rare glimpse of the brand’s playful side. First appearing on select Cellini models in the 1980s and later catapulted into icon status with the 2012 “Rainbow Daytona,” the motif has since become a modern classic.

This example, executed within the prestigious Day-Date line, presents a refined interpretation of the Rainbow Rolex. The watch features a factory pavé diamond dial set with gradient baguette sapphire hour markers, all elegantly framed by an understated 18K white gold case. A piece that balances everyday wearability with just the right amount of eye-catching brilliance.