Key Specs — What You’ll Actually Notice
Movement
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Type: Self-winding mechanical movement (automatic)
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Rolex’s own Calibre 3255 — built entirely in-house.
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Super accurate with a chronometer certification, meaning it’s tested to be very precise after casing.
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Power reserve: About 70 hours, so it keeps running even if you don’t wear it for a couple of days.
Case & Size
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Case Diameter: 41 mm — a bold, modern size that sits nicely on most wrists.
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Material: Always crafted from precious metal — typically 18 kt gold (yellow, white, or Everose) or 950 platinum. Rolex doesn’t make Day-Date in steel.
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Water Resistance: Good for everyday use — around 100 m (330 ft).
Dial
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Color: Blue — classic, elegant, and easy to read.
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Day Display: Full weekday name at 12 o’clock
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Date Window: At 3 o’clock, with Rolex’s signature Cyclops lens to magnify it for easy reading.
Bracelet & Clasp
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Comes on the famous President bracelet — semi-circular three-piece links that feel smooth and high-end.
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Concealed Crownclasp gives it a seamless look on the wrist.
Crystal
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Scratch-resistant sapphire with the Cyclops magnifier over the date — a Rolex signature.
