Mercia Watches

There are iconic watches, and there are watches that make history. The Rolex Day-Date is both, and commands a special place in the heart of any Rolex collector.

 

The Day-Date is something special as it is the first watch ever – as the name implies – to display both the date and the day of the week in its entirety. These days, you can buy a digital watch for less than five pounds that does much the same, but in 1956 when it was first presented, it was a giant leap forward in watch-making. The importance of the Day-Date in watchmaking history cannot be understated.

 

The difference between the Day-Date and an everyday watch that performs much the same function is the impeccable build quality, the Rolex reputation for excellence and the sheer eye-opening elegance. It’s a collector’s piece you can wear every day; and a well maintained example will easily retain its value.

 

Offered in solid 18 carat yellow, white or rose gold, the Day-Date is a timepiece that stands out from the crowd. Some editions are alternatively available in platinum. The exclusive President bracelet makes the watch even more of a collector’s piece, and this is reflected in prices of both new and used examples.

 

In their own words, Rolex call the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date “the very essence of luxury, a prestigious watch chosen by many of the world’s elite,” and that no idle boast. It’s a perpetual, self-winding chronograph made of the finest materials and a claimed water resistance to 100 metres.

 

If you have a Rolex Day-Date to sell, or you have one that you need valued, speak to the experts at Mercia Watches, and we will use our many years’ experience to give you the most accurate price possible.

 

If you’re looking for a Rolex Day-Date to purchase, call Mercia Watches today for excellent prices on this desirable time piece, or visit our shop in Coventry.