ABOUT THE ROLEX PRESIDENT (DAY DATE PRESIDENTIAL)

Introduced at the Basel Fair in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date President is the flagship highest-end Rolex wristwatch. Originally named the “Day Date” it gained its name as the “President” when it was gifted by the Rolex corporation to President Dwight D. Eisenhower in honor of his re-election.  Years later the Rolex Day Date wristwatch became the favorite of many U.S. Presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt.  This made Rolex undertake an aggressive advertising campaign with the slogan, “Men who guide the destinies of the world wear Rolex watches”. Hence, today the Rolex Day-Date is popularly known as the “President” or “Presidential”. 

The President is appreciated mainly for its uniqueness in showing both the date and the day on the dial and today the day is available in 26 different languages. 

The Rolex Day Date President has 2 main features: The “President” bracelet that has thick links with a concealed clasp, and only comes in solid gold or platinum.

Melrose Jewelers is an independent Rolex watch retailer and is not affiliated with Rolex, S.A. Melrose Jewelers sells preowned Rolex watches only and warranties its watches directly through its store. Melrose Jewelers watches ship with aftermarket natural diamond additions. Aftermarket additions void the warranty of new Rolex watches sold by Rolex S.A. or at www.rolex.com Rolex is under no obligation to warranty-service watches sold by Melrose Jewelers through its service locations. Rolex Day Date President, Presidential, Super President, Submariner, Cosmograph Daytona, Datejust, Explorer, Sea Dweller, Air King, GMT Master, Yacht Master, YachtMaster, Milgauss, Prince, PearlMaster, and MasterPiece are all registered trademarks of the Rolex Corporation (Rolex USA, Rolex S.A.) at Rolex.com