Description

Highlights

 

The watch in the image is modeled after a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, often referred to as the “President” watch.

 

However, based on the visual details, there are several significant red flags regarding its authenticity:

 

Model Inconsistencies

 

The “Two-Tone” Issue: The Day-Date is one of Rolex’s most exclusive lines and is only produced in solid precious metals (18k yellow gold, white gold, Everose gold, or platinum). Rolex does not manufacture a “two-tone” (Oystersteel and gold) version of the Day-Date. Two-tone finishes are common on the Datejust model, but never on a genuine Day-Date.

 

The Bracelet: The image shows a Jubilee-style bracelet (five-piece links). Authentic Day-Dates almost exclusively use the President bracelet (three-piece semi-circular links). While some vintage models or special orders existed with Jubilee bracelets, they would still be made of solid gold, not two-tone steel.

 

Dial & Details

 

Dial Color: The ombré (vignette) green dial with diamond markers does exist in the Rolex catalog (notably on the Day-Date 36), but it is paired with a solid gold case.

 

Date Magnification: The “Cyclops” lens on the date window (at 3 o’clock) should provide a 2.5x magnification. In the photo, the date appears relatively small and lacks the sharp, “pop-out” clarity typical of a genuine sapphire crystal with a Rolex magnifier.

 

Alignment: On a genuine Rolex, the “Day” and “Date” wheels are perfectly centered. In many replicas, the font weight or the alignment of the text in these windows is slightly off.

 

How to Verify

 

If you are looking to verify this specific piece, here are the most reliable methods:

 

Check the Weight: A real gold Day-Date is significantly heavier than steel steel (usually around ound 190-220 grams). A steel/plated replica will feel much lighter.

 

Inspect the Rehaut: Look for the serial number laser-etched on the inner metal ring (rehaut) at the 6 o’clock position.

 

Professional Appraisal: A watchmaker can open the case back to inspect the movement. A genuine Rolex will have a highly finished, caliber 3155 or 3255 mechanical movement, not a quartz or low-grade automatic movement.

 

Verdict: Given that Rolex does not make a two-tone Day-Date, this particular watch is likely a counterfeit or a custom “franken-watch” built from non-original parts.

 

Description

 

MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel, Everose gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 40 mm MATERIAL Everose Rolesor – combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold BE BEZEL Set WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date