The Rolex Day-Date 18078, often revered as a classic symbol of luxury and precision, marks an important chapter in Rolex's storied history. Introduced in the late 1970s, this watch is part of the esteemed Day-Date series, which originally debuted in 1956. The Day-Date was groundbreaking for being the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week spelt out in full.
    
The 18078 model, crafted in solid gold, quickly became synonymous with success and elegance. Featuring a unique “bark finish” on its bezel and centre bracelet links, it offered a distinctive aesthetic that stood out among its peers. The watch was powered by the reliable Caliber 3055 movement, equipped with a quickset feature for changing the date.
    
Favoured by influential figures and leaders worldwide, the Rolex Day-Date 18078 remains a coveted piece among watch collectors for its timeless design and historical significance, reflecting the pinnacle of Rolex’s craftsmanship.

What's on Offer

We are delighted to offer this extremely rare Rolex Day-Date President in 18k gold for sale in such exemplary condition. The dial is undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of this watch, crafted from ferrite - a ceramic alloy with a beautiful reflective texture not dissimilar to meteorite, these dials are very rare and in high demand from collectors around the globe - this one is wonderful with a lightning strike effect running across the dial diagonally as is the natural texture.

The dial furniture is opulent as one would expect and boasts applied gold Roman numerals, a day wheel at 12 o'clock underlined by the Rolex Coronet, a date wheel with cyclops at 3 o'clock and elegant stick hands - all encapsulated underneath a sapphire crystal and encased in decadent 18k gold. The bamboo textured bezel completes what can only be described as an exquisite watch head and then to complete the picture, the watch is paired with its original President bracelet also in 18k gold with bark textured central links - could we be any more extravagant?

This watch is sold in incredible preowned condition with its original outer box and of course its beautiful inner leather box with buckle detail. Inside, there is original paperwork including punch papers, and the original notepad with a refill pad complete with calendar inserts! The watch has a swing ticket and the original plastic 'wax' seal and there is even the Rolex handkerchief - this really is the FULL SET!