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Launched in 1956, the Day-Date was the first watch to simultaneously display the day and date through an opening in the dial. Rolex has never shied away from its association with influential personalities, including a number of presidents, which earned this model its nickname.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 1803 was produced from the early 1960s to 1977. It was the first generation of Day-Date to be produced for more than 15 years. The main feature of this model is its domed “Pie-pan” dial and domed Plexiglas crystal. On this precise model, the dial features a graduated minute track and a particularly attractive grey/cream matte finish.

The Rolex caliber 1555 has a power reserve of around 42 hours and is not equipped with the crown-operated quick-date system, a feature that appears with the following reference 18038 and caliber 3055.

The “President” bracelet fitted to this watch was introduced when this model was launched in 1956. This model is also equipped with a folding clasp with invisible clasp, an option available at the time, but more expensive than the classic version with cap.

As soon as this model was launched, Rolex offered a choice of 25 different languages for the day display, English being the most commonly used worldwide.

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Discover this superb Rolex Day-Date 1803/8 available at our showroom in Geneva.

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White gold

White Gold

Introduced in 1956, it was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week in apertures on the dial. Made exclusively from precious metals, it has always been synonymous with luxury, elegance and prestige.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 18038 was produced between 1978 and 1989. A wide variety of dial configurations were offered at the time, including some in wood or semi-precious stone, as shown here with this superb **lapis lazuli** dial.

Natural stone dials, such as **Lapis lazuli**, **Onyx** or **Tiger eye**, began to be manufactured by Stern Frères in the early 1970s, thanks to the development of ultrasonic drilling techniques. Rolex, a loyal customer of Stern, was among the first to use these dials in its watches, notably in the Datejust model with four-digit references, and they were later mounted on Day-Dates with the introduction of five-digit references like the 18038 we have here.

The special feature of lapis lazuli is that it gives each watch a unique appearance due to the stone's natural variations, thanks in particular to inclusions of white calcite and golden pyrite.

The condition of a stone dial is an essential factor in its value, as they are relatively fragile and tend to crack over time. So a perfectly intact dial like this one will be much more sought-after and valued.

This watch is delivered as watch only.

Blue

Discover our Rolex Day-Date 18028 Lapis Lazuli dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Yellow Gold

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The world time mechanism is an emblematic complication of the Patek Philippe Manufacture. It was developed in the 1930s by watchmaker Louis Cottier (1894-1966), who worked for Manufacture Patek Philippe throughout his career.

Introduced in 2016, the new case design of the 5230 is an evolution of the 5130 that is both modern with an enlarged diameter to 38.5 mm (the slim bezel allows the 5230 to appear larger than its diameter would suggest), yet inspired by the design of its illustrious forebear, the ultimate reference in universal hours, the reference 2523.

The watch is a limited edition of just 50 pieces, specially produced in honor of the 100th anniversary of King's Sign Watch - Taiwan's oldest watch retailer - and 50 years of collaboration with Patek Philippe.

The dial is turquoise blue, and the city disc highlights the capital Taipei in red instead of the usual Hong Kong. The hands are inspired by those on reference 2523, but more contemporary. The center of the dial features a magnificent hand-engraved guilloché motif inspired by a pocket watch on display at the Patek Philippe Museum.

On the back, the transparent caseback bears the inscription “King's Sign Watch 1973-2023 Patek Philippe” and reveals the 240 HU (HU “world time”) movement. This ultra-thin self-winding mechanical caliber is equipped with a micro-rotor and a patented Spiromax® balance-spring. It has a power reserve of at least 48 hours.

The watch is delivered with box, outer case, Patek Philippe certificate of origin, limited edition certificate, manuals and leather briefcase.

Worldtime

Discover this Patek Philippe Worldtime 5230G Taipei available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Original papers

Leather

Launched in 1956, the Day-Date was the first watch to simultaneously display the day and date through an opening in the dial. Rolex has never shied away from its association with influential personalities, including a number of presidents, which earned this model its nickname.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 18039 was produced between **1977 and 1989**. A wide variety of dial configurations were offered at the time, but all were now flat, unlike the domed dials present on the earlier reference 1803. 

The most useful improvement for this reference was the addition of a quick date-setting function via the crown, and the addition of a sapphire crystal to guarantee greater resistance and water-resistance. This technical advance was made possible by the new caliber 3055, replacing the 1555 used in the previous generation.

Our model features a rare blue dial with railway track minute track around the circumference, contrasting perfectly with the white gold of the case and bracelet.

As soon as this model was released, Rolex offered a choice of 25 different languages for the day display, English of course being the most commonly used worldwide.

This watch is delivered as watch only.

Discover our Rolex Day-Date 18239 Or Blanc Cadran Bleu Original 1982 available at our showroom in Geneva.

Introduced in 1956, it was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week in a window on the dial. Made exclusively from precious metals, it has always been synonymous with luxury, elegance and prestige.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 18028 was produced between 1978 and 1989. This model, with its **smooth bezel**, is particularly rare. A wide variety of dial configurations were offered at the time, including some in semi-precious stone or wood, but all were now flat, unlike the domed dials present on the older reference 1803. Others were equipped with highly colored lacquered dials, the famous “**Stella**” dials. 

The name comes from a company called Stella, which supplied Rolex dialmakers with the special lacquer and gloss pigment used to make these dials. As these dials were produced over several decades, the colors and shades vary considerably. The example we have is bright red, creating a superb contrast with the yellow gold case.

Over the course of production, 4 types of dial have been produced, and the model we have here features a **4th** and last **generation** dial, recognizable by the chemin de fer minute track with Roman numerals signalling every five minutes.

The 2 most useful improvements for this reference were the addition of a sapphire crystal to guarantee greater water-resistance, and the quick date-setting function via the crown. This technical advance was made possible by the new 3055 caliber, replacing the 1555 caliber used in the previous generation.

As soon as this model was released, Rolex offered a choice of 25 different languages for the day display, English being the most common, but our model also features Italian.

This watch comes with its box, original warranty, card holder and manuals.

Discover our Rolex Day-Date 18028 Cadran Stella Rouge available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Manual

Pin buckle

Introduced in 1932 with ref. 96, the Calatrava collection was designed in the spirit of the Bauhaus aesthetic, emphasizing simplicity, elegance and functionality. It is considered by many to be the most elegant and timeless classic watch ever created, distinguished by sleek dials, elegant hands and balanced cases. 

The ref. 5127 was available in two series: the first from 2005 to 2008 equipped with the caliber 315 SC, then a second series from 2010 to 2012 with the caliber 324SC. 

This model, the successor to ref. 5107 introduced in 2002, features a more modern case with crown protectors that takes up the features of the case of the Worldtime model ref. 5110 introduced in 2000.

The model we have here is in 18-carat rose gold (hence the designation “5127**R**” for rose gold at Patek Philippe) and has an opaline dial with applied hour-markers and dauphine hands.  

On the back, through the transparent screw-down caseback, the calibre 324 self-winding mechanical movement can be seen, offering high precision and a 48-hour power reserve.

While retaining the timeless features of the Calatrava collection, this model succeeds in bringing a more modern design to the case, making it the perfect choice for those who appreciate understated elegance.

The watch is available with box, outer box, Patek Philippe certificate of origin, manuals and Patek Philippe service invoice.

Cream

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