Rolex President Day-Date replica watch review

The Rolex Day-Date debuted in 1956 (a nice timeline exists here) in yellow gold as the first automatic stop watch that contains both a day wheel at the top and a date wheel at 3:00. It was only offered in precious metals and was positioned as the top of the top within the Rolex portfolio. It gained fame by becoming the go-to-choice choice of US presidents, which eventually led to the nickname "the president" and the official name of his bracelet, a slightly more complex and sparkling version of the anniversary. Since 1956 it has undergone changes that have gradually resulted in quick-set functions for both wheels, a sapphire glass has been added (Rolex's first) in 1978 and received a solid bracelet in 2000.

Best Rolex President Day-Date Replica

The Rolex President Day-Date replica is an iconic watch worn by presidents like Lyndon B Johnson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. Throughout history, the Rolex Day-Date has been associated with power and prestige and is still considered one of the most popular Rolex watch models.

I had long thought of the day-date of Rolex as a bit of a hard, rough watch that was essentially a Datejust in gold, crowned with a price tag that was lured into buyers with a lot of money. I felt that it was a sucker's watch and that there were far better ways to give 5-figures, but this was a mindset that came from seeing the wrists of others, seeing many used or new watches in showcases, and having a general dislike for all things yellow gold. Well, we know that team Fratello has warmed up to the yellow metal and then I finally managed to hold a president. The detail and quality of this watch are great.

and it did two things. First, it opened my mouth, in a way I had forgotten that Rolex replica could have someone speak. the two sides of the bracelet an icon of the watch itself and of course the watch is often called the president, but the president is the name of the bracelet. Secondly, it reminded me of the long forgotten date of my uncle's date.


The Rolex Day-Date is nothing more than an oyster case of 36 mm with 20 mm cams. But in these older models, the alloy might be different from today's versions, look until Rolex introduced the 41 mm wide Day-Date II. This model was not as sophisticated / proportioned as a Rolex watch could be different, so Rolex decided to release the current model, the Day-Date 40. Introduced in this generation of models is a large number of important changes, quality upgrades, as well as because the introduction of Rolex's most modern generation internal movements is the 32XX series of caliber. Specifically, the day date contains the Rolex caliber 3255 automatic "Superlative Chronometer" movement. Accurate to plus or minus two seconds per day, the timepiece receives both the COSC Chronometer certification and Rolex's internal testing to meet additional quality and performance standards.

From the beginning, the Rolex Day-Date was intended as a successful fusion between a functional sports-style watch and a prestigious men's status item. The use of the Oyster housing was part of this, as was the famous reliable mechanical movement of Rolex. What really benefits the Rolex Day-Date replica is not the fact that Rolex has been producing it since 1956, but that Rolex has improved since 1956. It goes without saying that the latest generation Day-Date 40 is the best Rolex has ever produced.

As is almost always the case with Rolex, the quality, fit and finish of virtually every aspect of the watch is virtually flawless, and I only mention weak qualifications as "almost" only because I believe fundamental journalistic respectability requires it, not because problems with quality, fit and finish. Hands and dial markers are not the least graceful or ornate; however, they are of evident and extremely high quality.

Another point of noticeable quality is the bracelet. The distances between the links are extremely small, so there is no game at all, and turning the watch on and off is simple and quick - a fingernail under the crown-shaped clasp, and the bracelet opens easily, allowing you to see even more yellow gold. Despite the ease of use, the buckle feels extremely safe. The bracelet bends easily with just the right amount of light resistance, and the tolerances are so close that you almost feel like you are wearing something made of a single magical, flexible gold, rather than individual gold components (if you you can imagine something like this).