Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118135: Sweet Dreams of “Rose” Gold and “Chocolate” Dials… (VIDEO)

The Rolex Day-Date “President” is an icon that transcends time and fashion. Little changed since its 1956 debut, the Day-Date is the flagship of the Rolex model line. Think about that; the ultimate watch in the world’s most coveted watch lineup.

And this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118135 in 18-karat Rolesor rose gold is the latest evolution of the original 36mm power watch.

This Rolex Day-Date tops all: it’s an 18-karat rose gold “President” with a matching fluted bezel, sunburst chocolate metallic dial, and complementary bolstered alligator leather strap. Combine the above with applied rose gold baton indices, a vintage-inspired “gilt” chapter ring, and matching rose gold hands, and the result is a watch that impresses even seasoned connoisseurs of the Rolex Day-Date line.

Rolex launched this variant of the 36mm Day-Date at Baselworld 2013 as part of a thorough makeover of the firm’s original automatic calendar watch. The Day-Date received a kaleidoscope of color options with coordinated leather straps, and the results ranged from silly to sublime.

Count this Rolex Day-Date 118135 among the latter. Its tandem of warm Rolesor rose gold and vibrant chocolate metallic “soleil” dial presents a rich image of tasteful luxury. The fluted bezel offers a dazzling array of facets that scatter light with the brilliance of inset gemstones; the “railroad” chapter ring visually unifies the inner metallic dial with the raised facets of the bezel.

A matching 18-karat Rolesor rose gold deployant clasp provides a secure anchor for the bolstered alligator clasp. At the junction of the case and strap, Rolex employs rose gold intermediate inserts to preserve the seamless transition from band to watch that endows the full-metal bracelet Rolex watches with their integrated appearance.

Inside the belly of the beast, an automatic Rolex caliber 3155 provides chronometer-grade timing accuracy with Rolex durability. The convenient double-quickset feature enables a user to set both day and date indications from the second crown position without endlessly cycling the hands. A 50-hour power reserve and smooth bidirectional winding system ensure “set-it-and-forget-it” ease of use.

For times when carefree moments overcome decorum, the Rolex Day-Date’s sports watch heritage provides peace-of-mind. A Rolex Oyster case ensures 100-meters (330-feet) of water resistance; full luminova provides torch-like nighttime visibility; a shock-resistant free-sprung balance with full bridge and Breguet overcoil hairspring insulate against impact-induced damage or timing error.

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118135 “President” in 18-karat Rolesor rose gold can be viewed in high-resolution images on www.watchuwant.com. Video and content by Tim Mosso.