Rolex Day Date 18038

In 1956, Rolex unveiled the Day-Date watch featuring its groundbreaking Datejust technology that was supplemented by the addition of a day window. From the get go, the Day-Date was manufactured in precious metals only, including yellow, white and pink gold and platinum. Whilst there had been some diamond setting on the earlier models, it was with the 1800 series, launched in 1960, that Rolex really began to experiment and push the boundaries. Powered by Rolex Calibre 3055, the present example of reference 18038, features a Missoni dial—a solid gold champagne dial engraved with the zigzag stripe motif from the famous fashion house. Decorated with ruby hour markers and diamonds, the beautiful dial is encased in an 18k yellow gold case and is presented on an 18k yellow gold President bracelet with folding buckle. A fifth-generation Day-Date movement, the calibre 3055 is known for its quickset function that allows the wearer to adjust the date aperture on the dial with a quick twist of the crown.