The Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 128238-0011 is an exceptional expression of Rolex prestige, combining the timeless proportions of the classic “President” watch with a refined high-jewelry dial. Crafted entirely from 18-karat yellow gold, its 36mm Oyster case offers an elegant and versatile presence on the wrist. First introduced in 1956, the Day-Date was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week written in full, establishing it as one of Rolex’s most distinguished and recognizable models.

The natural white mother-of-pearl dial displays unique iridescent tones that change subtly according to the lighting and viewing angle. It is embellished with factory-set diamond hour markers in 18-karat gold settings, including distinctive baguette-cut diamonds at six and nine o’clock. Yellow-gold hands with luminous detailing provide additional legibility, while the full-day display appears at 12 o’clock and the date is positioned at three o’clock beneath Rolex’s signature Cyclops magnifying lens. Framing the dial is the iconic fixed fluted bezel in polished 18-karat yellow gold.

Completing the watch is Rolex’s signature President bracelet, crafted from solid 18-karat yellow gold and composed of elegant three-piece semicircular links. Originally created specifically for the Day-Date, the bracelet provides an exceptional combination of comfort, flexibility and refinement. It is secured by a concealed folding Crownclasp, preserving the bracelet’s uninterrupted appearance while providing a secure and sophisticated closure.

The solid screw-down caseback protects Rolex’s automatic Calibre 3255, a manufacture movement equipped with the efficient Chronergy escapement, a blue Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock absorbers and a variable-inertia balance with Microstella regulating nuts. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the 31-jewel movement provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve and powers the central hours, minutes and seconds, instantaneous day and date displays, and stop-seconds function for precise setting. Its Twinlock screw-down crown and robust Oyster construction provide water resistance to 100 meters, while Superlative Chronometer certification ensures precision to approximately -2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

With its natural mother-of-pearl dial, mixed brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamond markers, fluted gold bezel and iconic President bracelet, the Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 128238-0011 offers an exceptional balance of classic design and jewelry craftsmanship. Its sophisticated proportions and technically advanced Calibre 3255 make it an outstanding choice for collectors seeking a luxurious and unmistakably prestigious Rolex timepiece.

 

Reference No. 128238