Rolex Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Day-Date Model

Rolex presented their updated version of the iconic Day-Date model at Baselworld 2016 in Basel, Switzerland this week. Now available in 18 karat white, Everose or yellow gold, the 60th Anniversary Edition features a yellow gold version with a dial paved with 721 diamonds. 

Yellow Gold 2016 Rolex Day-Date 40 with diamond and ruby hour markers (photo: Rolex) 

The yellow gold 40mm version of the 2016 Day-Date also has 48 brilliant cut diamonds on the bezel as well as hour markers made of baguette diamonds and rubies. Paired with their iconic president bracelet, this Rolex reflects the appetite for diamonds that is often seen in custom Rolexes featured in fashion editorials and red carpets.

This superlative chronometer is equipped with Rolex's 3255 movement. It has a power reserve of 70 hours and is water resistant up to 100 meters. Known as the 'President's Watch,' this Day-Date is one of the most extravagant of the 2016 model configurations.

Click here to check out the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 40.

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