The next important reference is the Ref. 18238, which looks almost identical to its predecessor but runs the cal. 3155 movement with Double Quickset function. With this movement, the wearer can adjust the date and day display via the crown without affecting the chronograph hands. With a number of other upgrades to the movement, the Day-Date 18238 ushered in a new generation of highly accurate Rolex President replica watches.
The ref. 118238 marked the introduction of a slightly redesigned case and bracelet at the time of its launch. The new case features slightly thicker lugs (now with a highly polished finish) and the bracelet includes more robust links and an improved clasp.
Overall, the 6-digit series offers more weight on the wrist than its predecessors and marks an important transition in the Rolex President line. Despite the cosmetic updates, this generation continues to use the 3155 caliber, which was the movement of choice for the Day-Date until the release of the current 3255 caliber, which boasts a longer 70-hour power reserve and a more efficient Chronergy escapement.
The Day-Date 36 is currently produced under the number 128238 and features the latest movement. 128238 with the latest 3255 Perpetual movement. It also features all the traditional gold Day-Date design features, including the presidential strap, fluted bezel and double aperture on the dial. In addition to the movement, what makes the Day-Date in current production special is its carefully crafted proportions.
The final stop on our exploration of the famous Day-Date model is number 228238, which features a larger 40mm case. For decades, the Day-Date was produced in a 36 mm case. After briefly producing a 41 mm version of the watch with altered proportions, Rolex decided to produce the ref. 228238 in a 40 mm size, which restores the Day-Date’s classic proportions. Equally important, the traditional 36 mm version of the gold Day-Date is still in production today, adding further diversity to the Rolex President collection, along with its larger siblings.
Because Rolex gold copy watches require a serious investment, they are often the watches of choice for some of the world’s most successful and influential people. Want a watch that will make people exclaim “I’ve made it”? The gold Rolex President’s Watch is the watch to own. So many former U.S. presidents have worn the Day-Date, which is why the model is called “The President” in the first place. Rolex has even referred to the Day-Date as the “President’s Watch” in past advertisements.
The list of famous gold Day-Date watch wearers doesn’t stop there either. Everyone from golfer Jack Nicklaus to hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and even the Dalai Lama have been spotted wearing the coveted gold Rolex on their wrists. Women are also fond of presidential watches.