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Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet
Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet

Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

General Details: - Metal: 18k - Model: Day Date - Weight: 143.2 grams Dial Details: - Type: Mother of Pearl - Hour Marker: Roman Numeral - Complication: Day Date - Case Size: ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial
Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial

Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18238 Double Quick-Set Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch 18238.

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1990s European Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date Full of Diamonds Arabic Script Dial Presidential YG Watch
Rolex Day-Date Full of Diamonds Arabic Script Dial Presidential YG Watch

Rolex Day-Date Full of Diamonds Arabic Script Dial Presidential YG Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Day-Date Full of Diamonds Arabic Script Dial Presidential Yellow Gold Watch 18238

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1990s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel

Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel The Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date 40 228348RBR is a wristwatch with an analog display.

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2010s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991
Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991

Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991

By Rolex

Located in Ocala, FL

Crafted in 1991, this Rolex Day-Date reference 18248 is an iconic expression of luxury, fashioned entirely in solid 18-karat yellow gold and fitted with the renowned President bracel...

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1990s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36 mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial
Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36 mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial

Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36 mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes.

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710

1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Watch Model: 18238 Serial: L327924 This elegant 18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design.

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1980s Contemporary Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch

Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

At 73.67 grams of solid 18K gold, this watch carries exceptional intrinsic precious metal value in addition to its collector and brand desirability. About the Rolex Lady Datejust Pr...

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1980s Contemporary Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Rolex Day-Date Original Diamond Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Day-Date Original Diamond Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Day-Date Original Diamond Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date Men's Presidential Watch with a round 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Case. 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel with a Original Champagne Diamond Dial. 18K Yellow Gold Preside...

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Original Black Diamond Presidential Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Original Black Diamond Presidential Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Original Black Diamond Presidential Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Day-Date 118238 original black Diamond dial 18K Gold Presidential Men's Watch. 18K Yellow Gold Case.

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Papers, 1960s
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Papers, 1960s

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Papers, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Presidential Wristwatch Factory Rolex Oyster T swiss T Dial with Applied Stick Hour Markers Rare Reference 1807 with Factory Finish 18...

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1960s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date 40 Presidential Olive Green Dial 18kt Rose Gold Men's Watch 22823
Rolex Day-Date 40 Presidential Olive Green Dial 18kt Rose Gold Men's Watch 22823

Rolex Day-Date 40 Presidential Olive Green Dial 18kt Rose Gold Men's Watch 22823

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Day-Date 40 Automatic Olive Green Dial 18kt Rose Gold Men's Watch 228235-0025 18kt Rose gold case with an 18kt rose gold president bracelet. Fixed fluted 18kt yellow gold beze...

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2010s Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Rolex Day-Date 40 Presidential Blue Dial, Smooth Bezel Men's Watch
Rolex Day-Date 40 Presidential Blue Dial, Smooth Bezel Men's Watch

Rolex Day-Date 40 Presidential Blue Dial, Smooth Bezel Men's Watch

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Day-Date 40 Blue dial, Smooth Bezel, President bracelet, Watch 228206-0004 40mm 950 platinum case, screw-down back with Rolex fluting, screw-down crown with twin lock double w...

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2010s European Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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Platinum

Rolex Presidential Day-Date 18k White Gold Green Olive Roman Dial 228239
Rolex Presidential Day-Date 18k White Gold Green Olive Roman Dial 228239

Rolex Presidential Day-Date 18k White Gold Green Olive Roman Dial 228239

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18 ct white gold with an olive green dial, fluted bezel, and a President bracelet. The Day-Date was the first watch to indicate the day of the wee...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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White Gold

Rolex Gold Presidential Day-Date Watch
Rolex Gold Presidential Day-Date Watch

Rolex Gold Presidential Day-Date Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a white face. 41 mm face #47K05851 Size 6 1/2 inches Comes with its original box ad extra links.

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex White Gold Day Date Presidential Wristwatch Ref 18239
Rolex White Gold Day Date Presidential Wristwatch Ref 18239

Rolex White Gold Day Date Presidential Wristwatch Ref 18239

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18239 Model: Day Date Presidential Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Bezel: 18k white gold fluted bezel Dial: Silver dial with day and date wi...

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1990s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Platinum Presidential Day-Date Ens Wristwatch Ref 18206
Rolex Platinum Presidential Day-Date Ens Wristwatch Ref 18206

Rolex Platinum Presidential Day-Date Ens Wristwatch Ref 18206

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company: Rolex Model: Day-Date Presidential MPN: 18206 Serial: 'S' Serial Case Material: Platinum Case Diameter: 36 mm Bezel: Fluted 18K White Gold Fixed Bezel Bracelet: Platinum Pre...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Platinum

Rolex 118239 White Dial Day Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex 118239 White Dial Day Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex 118239 White Dial Day Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 118239 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: White dial wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex yellow gold Day Date 1803 Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex yellow gold Day Date 1803 Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex yellow gold Day Date 1803 Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 1803 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel Dial: White stick di...

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1970s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date self-winding Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date self-winding Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date self-winding Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Greenwich, CT

This timepiece is crafted in 18k Yellow Gold 36mm case and Rolex Presidential bracelet with a deployment buckle, features a self-winding movement with single quickset Day-Date, with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX White Gold Day-Date 'Presidential' Wristwatch circa 1960s
ROLEX White Gold Day-Date 'Presidential' Wristwatch circa 1960s

ROLEX White Gold Day-Date 'Presidential' Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is the totally classic 1960s White Gold Day-Date 'Presidential' Wristwatch. It's got a great, clean look and is a totally iconic model.

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Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18248
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18248

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18248

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Presidential Reference Number: 18248 Serial: "W" Dial: Blue Stick Dial with Gold markers Bezel: Bark Bezel Case Measurements: 36mm Bracelet: 18k Y...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Malachite Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Malachite Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Malachite Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Presidential Reference Number: 18038 Serial: "6 mill."

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1980s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date Stick Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date Stick Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date Stick Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex Presidential Model: Day-Date MPN: 18238 Serial Number: "E" Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: 18k Yellow Gold Dial Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Case Measurements: 36m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex yellow gold Presidential Day-Date Diamond Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex yellow gold Presidential Day-Date Diamond Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex yellow gold Presidential Day-Date Diamond Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18038 Model: Day-Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Plastic Bezel: 18k yellow gold with diamonds Dial: Mother of pearl dial with diamo...

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1970s Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Presidential Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Presidential Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Presidential Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18038 Model: Day-Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: Diamond bezel (aftermarket) Dial: Cham...

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1980s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Blue Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Blue Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Blue Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 118238 Model: Presidential Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: 18k yellow gold fixed fluted bezel...

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Early 2000s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex yellow gold Day Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
Rolex yellow gold Day Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038

Rolex yellow gold Day Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18038 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel (factory) Dial: Cha...

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1980s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Champagne Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Champagne Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Champagne Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex Style: Rolex Day Date MPN; 18078 Serial #: 6 mill Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold fixed Bark bezel Dial: Champagne Diamond Dial...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Day Date Presidential Wristwatch Reference 18038
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Day Date Presidential Wristwatch Reference 18038

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Day Date Presidential Wristwatch Reference 18038

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18038 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Original Rolex Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel (factory) Dial...

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1980s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex yellow gold Diamond Presidential 1803 Day Date Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex yellow gold Diamond Presidential 1803 Day Date Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex yellow gold Diamond Presidential 1803 Day Date Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 1803 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Plastic crystal Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel Dial: Champagne diamond dial wi...

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1970s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18038 Model: Day-Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted fixed bezel Dial: Lapis lazuli di...

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1980s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18238 Presidential Day-Date 36mm Watch with Aftermarket Enhancements
Rolex 18238 Presidential Day-Date 36mm Watch with Aftermarket Enhancements

Rolex 18238 Presidential Day-Date 36mm Watch with Aftermarket Enhancements

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Rolex 18238 Day-Date President is the epitome of timeless elegance and luxury. This iconic timepiece features a 36mm 18k yellow gold case, paired with an aftermarket silver diamo...

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20th Century Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238

By Rolex

Located in Cape May, NJ

Rolex Presidential Composition: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Case and Bracelet Model: 18238 Bezel: 36mm Sapphire Crystal L Serial Number Circa 1990 Handmade Swiss Automatic Movement ...

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1990s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Day Date Presidential Pleade Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Day Date Presidential Pleade Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Day Date Presidential Pleade Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18038 Model: Day-Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Round brilliant diamond bezel (factory) Dial: Ve...

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1980s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 118238 Day Date Presidential Wristwatch
Rolex 118238 Day Date Presidential Wristwatch

Rolex 118238 Day Date Presidential Wristwatch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 118238 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel Dial: Eg...

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2010s Swiss Used Rolex Presidential Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Used Rolex Presidential Day Date For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Used Rolex Presidential Day Date?

The price for a used rolex presidential day date starts at $6,750 and tops out at $102,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $14,500.

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

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In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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