Rolex Day-Date 40mm in 18K Gold

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CIRCA: 2015-present
SERIAL NUMBER: 1447U856
REF.: 228238
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameterÂ
DIAL: White with applied raised Arabic numerals, day aperture at the "12" hour marker, date aperture at the "3" hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original hidden clasp President bracelet in 18K yellow gold
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6-3/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic with quickset day and date
CALIBER: 3255
The Rolex Day-Date "President" has arguably been the top Rolex in the lineup since it was introduced in the 1960s. The watch of business leaders, heads of state and a number of US Presidents. Rolex decided to update the Day-Date to a 40mm size in 2015, placing it within the desired size range of modern wearers. The quality on these is surgically precise, and in this condition, the present example will provide joy for years to come. Accompanied by the original Rolex box and hang tags.
Condition Report: Dial is mint. Case is near-mint, with some minor scratches. movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in near-mint condition.

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