The Rolex Day-Date II reference 218235 is part of the remarkable family of Day-Date watches that have earned them the nickname the “President” since President Lyndon Baines Johnson formerly wore a Day-Date in yellow gold. The present watch is in the proprietary “Everose” pink gold developed by Rolex.
This watch has dazzling rubies at the 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock, reflecting the stylistic designs going back to some of the earliest Day-Dates where gems were often placed as only those two markers.
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Movement: The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. Dial: Like new Case: In like new overall condition - retains the protective stickers Bracelet: 18k pink gold Rolex President bracelet and deployant clasp, approx. 185 mm. overall length, in very good overall condition with very light surface wear. Overall condition: Excellent