Gone are the days when wristwatch was a mere time keeping device. Now, luxury watches such as Rolex are used as status symbol and top fashion accessories. Due to the expensive price, people are turning to Swiss Replica Rolex watches to save money and buy a luxurious watch in their range. One can find easily watches with unique features and complicated designs but Swiss brand Rolex is the most successful one. Rolex Day-Date is one the best wristwatches manufactured by the company and has been ruling the industry for long time. Here is a brief history of the classic Rolex Day-Date.
It was 1956 when Rolex released the model to the public and after one year a new model 6511 was followed by it. The timepiece had a window displaying twelve o’clock and also a date feature at three o’clock. Additional discs and a screw down back were added to the watch due to the complexity and automatic movement. Day-Date was waterproof up to 165 feet at the beginning which added a bulk appearance to it. Soon the designers changed the look into slender shape that is enjoyed today. The Day-Date was available in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum. The new model 6611 was replaced but there was still quite resemblance. This model had a new caliber 1055 movement along with free sprung Micro-Stella balance. It was the first one labeled with “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” on the dial and also brand new accuracy standard guaranteed. The name “President” was given to the watch when Rolex gave one to the United States President Dwight Eisenhower.
Rolex added minimal changes to the watch for several years but the first prime change came with the hack feature in 1972. The feature allowed the wearer to stop the second hand if he wanted to set the time with accurate source. The quick set function solved the biggest problem for watch makers. Though introduced in late 1970s, yet quick set was added by Rolex to all the models in 1983. Before quick set, wearer had to turn the crown to speed time to change the date but now with this feature all they needed to pull out the button half way and change the date to correct one. The addition of sapphire crystal improved the appearance of the watch and also increased the durability of the watch. This addition also made the watch scratch in comparison to the plastic glass. In 1990, Rolex introduced a new “Double Quick Set” in model number 18238. After ten years in 2000, Day-Date was reintroduced by Rolex in rose gold and domed sapphire mineral glass. The “Day Wheel” on the watch is available in twenty six different languages attracting the people from all over the globe. Rolex iconic Presidential Day Date is indeed the most prestigious timepiece with classy and stylish appearance.
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