Rolex Mens Double Quick-Set President Day Date Watch, Ref. 18238 - 18K Gold

Rolex

Item No. 9529SH

For many watch connoisseurs, the special Rolex featured here needs no introduction... Nicknamed "The President" after Rolex gave an example of the gent's model to Dwight Eisenhower, it remains the company's flagship model and is the most recognizable elite, luxury watch in the world.

Today's offering showcases this Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned Mens 36mm President with double quick-setting date, sapphire crystal, and aftermarket Presidential bracelet.

Created in 1956, the President embodies the qualities sought after by successful, active men: elegance, sporty design, precision, and robust capabilities. They are impervious to water and feature day and date capabilities.

Examples can be found adorning prominent wrists around Hollywood (Tom Cruise's, Sean Penn's, Ray Liotta's, and Danny DeVito's to name a few) and in boardrooms around the world. To own a President is to claim a true distinction.

It has previously been fitted with an aftermarket bracelet that is designed to very closely replicate the original. It bears all of the Rolex markings - only an expert can tell it is not original. With the exception of the bracelet, the rest of the watch is all original.

Its case presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing. The unpolished bezel retains wonderfully crisp facets.

Its original dial is mint. And its Presidential style bracelet shows moderate stretch - its finish presents as just short of mint.

On the wrist it presents beautifully.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a brand new Rolex mainspring, installing a brand new genuine Rolex crystal, springbars, new gaskets, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).

It continues to run very strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Rolex in our timing recording position.

Your watch is important to us, and we will be happy to take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts in the Rolex watchmaker mentioned above.

If you would prefer to have this watch maintained by Rolex themselves, simply remove the bracelet before sending it in for servicing.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Current retail price for a new mens 36mm President: $35,000.00 USD + tax

The President page on the Rolex website can be found here.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned above, one used to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker.

  • Country of origin: Switzerland
  • Maker: Rolex
  • Model: Ref. 18238, Day Date "President"
  • Serial no.: S779491
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Quick-Setting Date, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Men
  • Case material: 18K gold
  • Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with only light signs of previous polishing. The fluting on the unpolished bezel is crisp. It presents beautifully on the wrist.
  • Dimensions: 36mm diameter
  • Dial: Signed Rolex, champagne, applique 18K gold baton indices, apertures for the date, original, mint condition
  • Hands: Original, gold, luminous "batons"
  • Movement type: High grade, Cal. 3155, rhodium plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism
  • Jewels: 31 rubies
  • Bracelet: Previously fitted with an aftermarket Presidential style bracelet, 18K gold, hidden clasp, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 8 inches, adjustable, moderately stretched, the finish presents as mint. It is designed to very closely replicate the original. It bears all of the Rolex markings - only an expert can tell it is not original.
  • Crystal: Sapphire, Rolex, mint condition
  • Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a brand new Rolex mainspring, installing a brand new genuine Rolex crystal, spring bars, new gaskets, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).
  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues to run very strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Rolex in our timing recording position.
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will be happy to take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts including the Rolex watchmaker mentioned above. If you would prefer to have this watch maintained by Rolex themselves, simply remove the bracelet before sending it in for servicing.
  • Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
  • Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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