With nicknames, bracelets, and celebrity status of its own, this day — aka Rolex President — is a sure sign of the luxury replica watches industry. First released in 1956, the date and date changed the world of watches forever because it was the first watch to show the day of the week and the month at the same time.
The Day-Date would be given some improvements over the years, but arguably, the most important would come with the introduction of the reference 18238 Rolex President in the late 1980s. Luckily, we have several here in the vault to review for you. Let’s take a closer look at this icon, shall we?
The Rolex President has always boasted impressive power. However, the 18238 is the first reference that really improved the complete mechanical ingenuity of the Day-Date, and that’s thanks to the powerful Cal. 3155 Perpetual movements outfitted with the impressive Double Quickset function.
But, let’s back up a little. In the earlier Rolex Day-Date references, if you wanted to change the day and date on your fake watch, you actually had to manually turn your center hands past midnight. Then in the late 1970s, Rolex built their first quickset feature with a date of 18038 days. However, these single quick setup actions only allow the date to be changed automatically from the hand.
Then, with the introduction of the 18238, we got the Double Quickset, allowing the wearer to change both the day and date independently from the time. This means you can simply twist the crown, rather than winding the pointer around the dial until it changes. For the date, just turn the crown one way while in the Quickset position, then rotate it the other way to adjust the day. Simple, elegant, and efficient, the Double Quickset function is still used today.
The fake rolex Day-Date didn’t get its ‘Presidential’ nickname coincidentally. This best watch has been worn by U.S. Presidents and world dignitaries alike, directly associating the timepiece with power and influence – not just wealth. Anything but ordinary, and pretty fittingly too, the Rolex President is only ever forged out of precious alloys. Therefore, it is no surprise that the ref. 18238 is made entirely of solid 18k yellow gold. Many models even come with a matching champagne-colored dial with a golden time scale that gives the watches elegance on every curve.
Since some Rolex President 18238 watches are over 20 years old, they are technically considered vintage. But modern technology in this Day-Date makes it exceptional and a stand-out from the rest. However, since it is a more recent vintage, you can still snag these Rolex replica watches for a great price.
Forged completely out of solid 18k yellow gold, this watch will hold huge value for years to come. Its style is universally recognized and entirely timeless; however, it’s the legacy and heritage of this watch that will make it an invaluable addition to your collection. So if you’re looking for a Rolex, or just a luxury dress watch, which is a good choice.