Built entirely from 18k yellow gold, the 36mm case of reference 18238 wears a round profile finished with a fluted yellow gold bezel. The champagne dial keeps things orderly, relying on applied stick hour markers to carry the display — no numerals, no excess, just warm tonal harmony between the dial surface and the gold surrounding it. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial, while a solid case back and Twinlock screw-down crown seal the case.
Inside runs the Rolex Caliber 3155, a self-winding, COSC-certified movement with a power reserve of roughly 48 hours. Its standout complication is the double-quickset mechanism, which allows the day readout at 12 o'clock and the date window at 3 o'clock to be corrected independently via the crown without disturbing the running time. This generation of the Day-Date 36 sits between the earlier acrylic-crystal references and the later 118-series, occupying a distinctive chapter in the model's history.
The President bracelet in 18k yellow gold secures with a concealed Crownclasp, lending the watch the polished, uninterrupted profile the bracelet is known for. This example is in mint condition and comes with a Rolex box and a two-year warranty from Luxury Watches USA.
