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Rolex - 18049 - Day-Date - President - Mens
Blue Jubilee Dial Face
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Name18049
FamilyDay-Date
SubtypePresident
GenderMens
MovementRolex 3055 (Details)
Years in Production1979 - 1986
Case Diameter (mm)36
MechanismAutomatic
ChronometerYes
HackingYes
Date FunctionYes
QuicksetYes
Power Reserve (Hours)42
Frequency (bph)28, 800
Jewel Count27
Thickness (mm)12
Second HandSweep
Case MaterialGold 18K White
ShapeRound
Bezel MaterialDiamonds
Hour MarksDiamonds
Day Position12 O'Clock
Date Position3 O'Clock
Crown Position3 O'Clock
Crystal MaterialSapphire
Band TypeBracelet
Band MaterialGold 18K White
Band ReplaceableYes


Notes: This is a Rolex 36mm Day-Date president produced from the late 1970s through the 1980s. It is made with in solid 18k white gold with a matching 18k white gold bracelet. This model features a diamond bezel (1.00 ct total weight) with diamond hour marks. An even fancier version features a layer of pave diamonds as the dial face with sapphires as the hour marks (and also has diamonds set in the bezel). Dial face colors appear to include green, silver and silver jubilee
Mechanism:
The Cal. 3055 released in 1977, it formed part of the 3000 series of movements that ushered in the high beat frequency era, giving the emblematic flowing seconds hand of all latter day Rolexes. It was the fifth generation Rolex Day-Date movement The Cal. 3055 brought many changes for both the day and the date functions but, as a single Quickset movement, only the date could be adjusted with the crown An unusual aspect of the Cal. 3055 is, unlike the vast majority of Rolex’s engines, it was only ever used in one model of watch. This was the 1977 edition of the 18038 Day-Date.
Family Notes: The Rolex Day-Date was introduced in 1956. It soon became known as the "Rolex President". It was unofficially renamed after President Eisenhower became associated with this model watch. This association was made as the watch was known to have been worn by LBJ and shared a scandalous connection to JFK. Since then it has earned the vote of a diverse array of potentates, including Warren Buffett, Jay Z, and (fictional character) Tony Soprano. In 1977, Rolex started using the new (at the time) 3055 movement for the Day-Date/President line. As of 2018, the Day-Date 40 uses the 3255 movement.
Item created by: gdm on 2018-12-15 10:16:51

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