Day Date Presidential Rolex. Johnson have relied on the president watch. The story of the rolex president rolex day date introduced in 1956 the rolex day date series combines classic rolex design with a novel twist.
The 1956 day date was one of those triumphs being the first watch to feature self changing day and date indicators. Background and history of the rolex day date. The rolex president is what is also called the rolex day date.
As a pioneering watchmaker rolex led the market from the front with its continuing technological triumphs.
As the name implies it is the first wristwatch to combine the date display and the weekday advertised on the dial. The day date the presidential rolex book narrates the world of this extraordinary model through an extremely detailed history and most importantly through a brightly coloured gallery of amazing images featuring over 160 timepieces some of which are highly rare and one of a kind examples from the earliest day dates manufactured in the 1950s to more modern pieces. Discover the rolex day date models featuring a bespoke day display in a wide choice of languages and fitted with the iconic president bracelet. The 1956 day date was one of those triumphs being the first watch to feature self changing day and date indicators.