Reasons to Bid
The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 118235 is a notable example of the ‘President’ watch, combining the long-standing reputation of the Day-Date with a more modern approach. Replacing the earlier five-digit 182xx references, this model marks the return of Rolex’s proprietary 18k Everose gold, a rose-gold alloy designed to maintain its color and resist fading over time. The 36 mm case keeps the familiar Day-Date shape, with a polished finish and a fluted bezel that suits the warm tone of the Everrose metal. The textured wave dial features applied arabic numerals and stick hands, providing a clean and easy-to-read display. As expected in the line, the full day of the week is shown at 12 o’clock, while the date sits at 3 o’clock under the Cyclops magnifying lens. Inside this model beats the automatic Caliber 3155, a COSC-certified movement known for stable performance. It offers instantaneous switching of both the day and date, along with a Parachrom hairspring designed to improve accuracy and resistance to shocks and temperature variations and takes the tradition of the Day-Date into the modern era.