The Rolex Day-Date is the flagship of the world's most successful watchmaker, whose more common nickname is due in part to the style of its bracelet. The President bracelet has three semi-circular links, adding just the right amount of formality to a replica watch that has long been the watch of choice for many elites - top people in a variety of different fields.
However, like every Rolex creation, the Day-Date is a chameleon model that can dramatically change its visual impact and personality by replacing one component with another. Thus, replacing the flat bracelet of the Oyster with the President bracelet immediately gives the watch a more laid-back, casual vibe. One of the best examples of this instant versatility that we know of is Ref. 118235.
Now, instead of advancing the two calendar functions by rolling the main hand, the date can be jumped by one position by simply pulling the crown out to the second position and turning it once clockwise, while turning it counterclockwise will likewise change the number of days in the 12 o'clock window.
The Day-Date ref. 118235 was introduced in 2005 and was one of the first Rolex replica watches to feature the new proprietary metal Everose. Like the brand's other metals, Everose is forged in Rolex's own foundry at the Les Acacias Manufacture in Geneva and is Rolex's name for rose gold. This 18-carat alloy is composed of pure gold, mixed with copper to give it a distinctive warm hue, and a small amount of platinum to seal in the natural tones. As its name suggests, this blend ensures that the color will never fade, no matter what environment it is exposed to.
The model 118235 is a 36 mm model. 118235 is a 36 mm model, the traditional size of the Day-Date since its inception, although the collection now also has a very successful 40 mm series. 36 mm, once considered a very large size, even for a men's watch, is now considered very medium size, like the men's popular with the female audience.
Surrounding the dial is a fluted bezel, as designated by the "3" in the reference number. This is one of the oldest types of bezel still in use by Rolex, evolving from the old coin-edge style, which, like the Day-Date itself, is made exclusively of precious metals. More eye-catching and attention-grabbing than the understated smooth bezel type, the gently undulating prongs around the circumference catch both the light and the eye, making the copy watch stand out on the wrist.
As far as the dial itself is concerned, as you might imagine, there is something for everyone. This Ref. 118235 comes with a wide variety of colors, from classic black and white to some beautiful sunburst pinks and blues. The hour markers are available in Roman or Arabic numerals or, since we're talking about Day-Date, there's no shortage of diamonds and sapphires. The Oyster strap comes with an Oyster folding clasp and Easylink extension system for quick adjustment, while the President strap comes with the signature Crownclasp, a hidden fastener that makes the strap look like an unbroken chain around the wrist.