Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date 40922022/AS06887

WHY WE LOVE IT

Few watches make a statement like a solid gold Rolex.

This anachronistic blend of technical design and functionality with a precious metal casing material is a polarizing one, and depending on how its worn (and indeed, by whom), can send very different signals - and we'll just leave it at that.

So-called “five digit” Day-Dates (reference variants with five digits) are a quintessential staple of the Neo-Vintage era. These models showed up in the late 70s and offer the added functionality of a higher-beat movement for accuracy and a quick-set date mechanism. They retain the classic 36mm case proportion of their predecessors and have similar variation for dial, bezel, and bracelet configurations. Luminous models also retain Tritium material, offering tremendous opportunities for unique characteristics of patina.

This particular example, a Reference 18239, dates to circa 1991 and features an 18k white gold case, a crisp sunburst silver dial with applied 'baton' indices with a matching handset, an 18k fluted bezel, and a matching 18k white gold President bracelet with a hidden deployant clasp.

If you are looking for a classic, 'elevated' timepiece that packs a big punch in an understated way, this might just be the perfect choice!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in very fantastic overall showing normal signs of wear consistent with age and use. Sunburst silver Tritium dial with applied 'baton' indices is in excellent condition with matching handset. 18K White gold fluted bezel. Signed crown.