Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date 40

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If you've seen Justin Timberlake's music video for 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' you may have noticed the gold Rolex on his wrist. Known as the 'Presiden't Watch' the Day-Date model was introduced in 1956 and was the first Rolex to feature the President bracelet. 
Photo of Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date 40
Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date 40 (photo: rolex)
One of the most identifiable characteristics of this model is the arc-shaped window that displays the day of the week at the 12 o'clock position. The first wristwatch to spell out the day on the dial, the day display is now available in 26 languages.

The Day-Date is only available in 18 karat gold or 950 Platinum, adding to the prestige of this timepiece. The gold versions feature a fluted bezel as seen on the yellow gold configuration shown in the photo above. The platinum version with the ice blue dial comes with a smooth bezel.

The 40 mm Day-Date is powered by a new-generation 3255 movement, this timepiece received Rolex's Superlative Chronometer Certification for its precision of -2/+2 seconds per day after casing. The suggested retail price for the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date is 33,200 Swiss francs or approximately $33,459 US.

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

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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.

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