Since its launch in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date “President” has become synonymous with success and has a look to it that is so distinct and so well suited to wear at the dinner table and so powerful in the boardroom.
This Rolex President is the Rolex President 18238, and is known as the "double quick set". This has the distinct advantage over its predecessor in that changing both the day and the date is all done via rotating the crown forward or backwards. Whereas the 18038 has the quickset function for the date only and changing the day is done by turning the hands forward 24 hours, for this and subsequent models, both the day and the date can easily be changed by turning the crown forward or backwards respectively.
Measuring 36mm across plus the Rolex screw down crown, this Rolex has the iconic and tradtional champagne coloured dial that is so easy to read day or night.
Inside is the 31 jewelled Rolex automatic calibre 3135 that has been completely serviced by our in-house watchmaker who used to work for Rolex, and of course runs perfect and comes with our twelve month warranty.
Not only is the movement is great condition, but so is the band with no evidence of flex showing how little wear this watch has had. The condition of the band is really what so many people are after, as finding a vintage Rolex President with a band in as good condition as this is becoming more and more difficult, making this one an absolute treasure to own and wear.
With a gorgeous leather Rolex box to store it in, this is one of the best Rolex Presidents around and one that wont let you down.
Stock# W2041
Maker: Rolex
Model: Rolex Day Date President reference 18238
Circa: 1990
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Rolex President 18238.
This Rolex President 18238 in exceptional condition was made in 1990.
What is the Rolex President?
Since its release in 1956, the Rolex Day Date President has always remained a sought after Rolex model. The Rolex Day Date became one to represent success and accomplishment as it was worn by some very influential people. Becoming known as the "Presidents watch" as several US presidents wore one. These included US Presidents such as Dwight Eisenhower, John F Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon. The Rolex Day Date has also been worn by Winston Churchill. Initially the term "President" referred to the type of bracelet attached to the Day Date, however it soon came to commonly refer to the entire timepiece. The Rolex Day Date 1803 was introduced in 1961 and over the years has undergone some changes. Most notably with the movement, and until recently a now larger watch case.
This particular model is known as the double quick set and has the distinct advantage over its predecessor in that changing both the day and the date is incredibly easy. Whereas the 18038 has the quickset function for the date only and changing the day is done by turning the hands forward 24 hours, both the day and the date can easily be changed by turning the crown forward or backwards respectively.
Where can I service my Rolex watch in Sydney?
Kalmar Antiques now employ a Rolex trained watchmaker on site!
When we expanded and renovated our store in late 2022, we put in not only a full watchmaking and polishing workshop, but a watchmaker who used to work for Rolex for nearly seven years. This allows us to be able to service your Rolex to Rolex standards, as well as other watch brands such as Omega, Cartier and Patek Philippe to name a few.
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