When did Rolex discontinue 41mm?

2015
However, the line of 41mm Presidents was short-lived. In 2015, Rolex discontinued the Day-Date II and unveiled the Day-Date 40, a 40mm President watch more akin to the traditional style of the Day-Date 36. 1mm may not seem like a big difference, but in the world of Rolex, it most definitely is…

What is the largest presidential Rolex?

Day-Date 40
The largest current-production Rolex President watch is the Day-Date 40, which debuted in 2015 to replace the 41mm Day-Date II. The 40mm case of the Day-Date 40 is available in yellow gold, white gold, Everose gold, and platinum.

How much is the platinum Day-Date Retail?

Expect a range from $12,000 and $18,000 respectively. The platinum models are even more rare and expensive and start from around $35,000 to reach $150,000 for some exceptional, limited edition models. The reference 1803 had a ribbed bezel and was available in yellow, pink, or white gold.

Does Rolex still make the presidential?

Today, the Rolex President is available in 36mm and 40mm case sizes. Although Rolex does offer Lady President models, they are not actually Day-Date watches, but rather are precious metal versions of the ladies and mid-size Datejust watches, fitted with President bracelets.

What’s the difference between day date and presidential?

The Rolex Day-Date is known as ‘the president’s watch’. The Rolex Day-Date has enjoyed a much sought-after status since its launch in 1956. Made only in gold or platinum, it was the first wristwatch to display both date and day of the week, spelt out in full in windows on the dial.

What is the difference between Rolex Datejust and President?

The Rolex Day Date President was released in 1956 at Basel Fair. Like the Rolex Datejust, it features the day at the 3 o’clock position. However, unlike the Datejust, it also displays the date at the 12 o’clock position.

How much gold is in a Presidential Rolex?

Rolex uses mainly 18-carat gold for its watches, which has a purity of 750 ‰ (thousandths) of pure gold, i.e. three quarters.

How do you know if a Rolex is presidential?

Let’s find out.

  1. Rolex Presidential Watch.
  2. The day window at 12 o’clock and date window are 3 o’clock.
  3. The Rolex President bracelet features half-moon links in a three-piece configuration.
  4. Vintage Day-Date President.
  5. Day-Date President in Platinum.
  6. Rose gold Day-Date with an Oyster Bracelet.