How does the Day-Date 36 differ from the Datejust 36?

The Day-Date adds a day aperture at 12 o'clock and comes only in precious metal, here 18K yellow gold with the President bracelet. The Datejust is steel or two-tone with a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.

Does the day and date set quickly?

Yes. Both apertures change instantaneously and can be set rapidly without cycling through the calendar.

Is 36mm too small for a man?

It is a classic dress-watch size that suits most wrists, but it wears noticeably smaller than 40mm or 41mm Rolex models.

Can it be worn swimming?

It is rated waterproof to 100 meters with a screw-down crown and case back, so swimming is fine, though the gold bracelet suits casual water use less than a steel watch.

What is the Crownclasp?

It is a concealed folding clasp built into the President bracelet, so the closure is hidden under the links rather than visible on top.

Does it have a seconds hand that hacks?

Yes. The movement has stop-seconds, so the seconds hand stops when the crown is pulled out for precise time setting.

Where is the Day-Date 36 cheapest?

At Watch Brands Direct, for $17,720.00, 49% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Day-Date 36?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Watch Brands Direct, Chrono24.com, Diamond Source NYC, Time Of Swiss, CRM Jewelers.

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Day-Date 36

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Day-Date 36 as a lifetime gold watch, praising the President bracelet's comfort and the instant day-date change. Common complaints are weight, visibility and the ease with which polished gold picks up marks.

What people mention

Bracelet comfortPraisedOwners say the semi-circular President links sit closely and wear comfortably for a gold bracelet.
WeightCriticisedSome find the all-gold case and bracelet heavy over a full day.
Day-date changePraisedThe instantaneous jump and quick setting are called practical and satisfying.
VisibilityMixedThe gold and fluted bezel draw attention, which some owners like and others avoid.
ScratchesCriticisedPolished gold surfaces and the fluted bezel pick up hairline marks with regular wear.

About the Day-Date 36

The Day-Date 36 is a self-winding wristwatch with a 36mm case in 18K yellow gold. It has a fluted bezel and a champagne dial with index hour markers. The day and date appear in apertures on the dial.

A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial, with a cyclops lens over the date. The case has a screw-down back and a screw-down crown with the Twinlock double waterproofness system. It is waterproof to 100 meters.

The Rolex perpetual self-winding movement drives center hour, minute and seconds hands. The day and date change instantaneously. The movement has rapid setting and a stop-seconds function for precise time setting. The 18K yellow gold President bracelet has semi-circular three-piece links and a concealed folding Crownclasp buckle.

Case size

36mm

Case material

18K yellow gold

Bezel

Fluted

Dial

Champagne, index hour markers

Crystal

Scratch-resistant sapphire with cyclops lens over the date

Movement

Rolex perpetual, self-winding