Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date 'Oxblood' Stella Dial 40921772/AS06487

WHY WE LOVE IT

Double Quickset Day-Dates were once a thing of fantasy. Early Day-Date models offered no Quickset functionality, meaning that both the Day and Date functions had to be manually set - with a fair amount of winding, mind you - by the user in order to display the correct information on the calendar complications. by the late 1970s, Rolex had improved the system and began offering Single-Quickset versions in the 'five digit' References based on the 18038. These versions allowed easier setting of the Date function, but you still had to crank through all seven days in order to set the Day. It wasn't until the introduction of the 182XX in the late 1980s that things got infinitely easier. This example, a K-serial Reference 18039, dates to circa 1978 and is finished in 18K white gold with a sensational oxblood dial with factory applied diamond indices, an 18k white gold fluted bezel, and a matching white gold President bracelet with hidden deployant clasp. This is an absolutely stunning and rare configuration, sure to delight even the most experienced Rolex collector. An 'elevated' Day-Date, for when the standard fare of solid gold won't cut it.

OVERALL CONDITION The case is in outstanding condition overall showing only light signs of wear consistent with age and use. 'Oxblood' Tritium dial with factory applied diamond indices is in equally outstanding condition with matching handset. Signed crown. Spanish language calendar.