Rolex
*Unpolished* 1989 Rolex Day-Date 18K WG (Ref. 18239) Silver 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 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.
Rolex introduced the cal. 3155 in 1988, this movement featured an updated double-quickset complication allowing the user to set both the day and date complications quickly. While in position two of the crown, rotating the crown clockwise will promptly change the date, while counterclockwise will quickly change the day.
Rolex finds the perfect balance between luxury and functionality, and this 1989 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18239 really sets itself apart in solid 18k white gold. We love white gold watches as they carry the weight of solid 18k gold with a subtle statement and an extra level of refinement.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXDD18239-89/2 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Day-Date | |
| Model | 18239 | |
| Serial | L4XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | 18K White Gold | |
| Dial | Silver W/ Factory Diamonds | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 8385 18K WG President Bracelet |
CASE & BRACELET
The extremely crisp and well-preserved unpolished 18K white gold case exhibits strong finishing throughout, with light wear present. The 18K white gold fluted bezel is also unpolished with extremely crisp edges and finishing throughout. The case retains its original white gold two-dot twin-lock crown. The sapphire crystal is clean, with no scratches or chips present. The original Rolex 8385 18K white gold President bracelet retains 23 links that show almost no stretch and will fit up to a 7.25-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original silver sunburst dial is in excellent condition, exhibiting a charming, warm color change patina throughout the dial that enhances the vintage aesthetic of the watch, while exhibiting no damage whatsoever. The tritium lume plots feature a bright eggshell patina and feature no degradation when inspected under UV light. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly with no degradation present under UV light inspection.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time perfectly, backed by our 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.