Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18239 - 'Double Quickset' Black Dial Unpolished
When the Day-Date was released in 1956, Rolex had made numerous attempts to capture the market with more complicated timepieces such as the Ref. 6036, the Ref. 8171, and the Ref. 6062, but it seemed like buyers were not particularly fond of complicated Rolexes. All of that changed when President Dwight D. Eisenhower was spotted wearing one Rolex in particular: a Day-Date. The model has since become known worldwide as ‘The President’ and as a symbol of success and prestige. Simply put, this one stuck.
The Day-Date was available for many years on a leather strap with a matching gold buckle, but also on a solid gold bracelet (called a 'President' bracelet), like the example that we have here.
This Reference 18239 dates to circa 1990 and is quite the looker. In addition to being white gold, which are significantly rarer than their yellow gold siblings, this Day-Date features a few very enticing characteristics. The case, matching 'President' bracelet, and characteristic 'fluted' white gold bezel all remain in fantastic overall condition — unpolished with thick symmetrical proportions and defined 'fluted' finishing on the bezel. Inside, the black dial is something of a 'sporty' option for a Day-Date, mimicking the basic look of something like an Explorer or other stainless steel sports watches when found within a white metal case like we have here. The dial itself remains in exceptional condition, with a clean surface and gently patinated Tritium plots, which remain fully-intact.
Additionally, being a neo-vintage Day-Date, this piece featured the almost magical 'double quickset' movement function for setting the day and date. A real treat if you have ever owned a 4-digit Day-Date!
This is nothing short of a phenomenal example of an icon. An 'elevated' piece that remains very much under-the-radar If you know, you know.
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