Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date 'Silver Rose' 40920756/AS05049

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 18038, dates to circa 1982 and features an 18k yellow gold case, a sunburst silver dial with both Tritium elements and applied baton indices that has taken on a stunning pink rosé patina, an 18k fluted bezel, and a matching 18k yellow gold President bracelet with a hidden deployant clasp.

When only a gold Rolex will do, this Day-Date is an excellent choice!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in excellent condition overall showing signs of light professional refinishing and faint wear from gentle handling. Sunburst silver Tritium dial with applied 'baton' indices is in equally excellent condition showing light, even pink patina throughout even patination to the luminous elements and matching handset. 18K Yellow gold fluted bezel. Signed crown.