Day-Date 128239-0007

The Rolex Day-Date 128239-0007 features a durable 18 ct White Gold case, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens, and a luxurious Rolesor design. The Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond-Set Hour Markers offers excellent readability. The White Gold Fluted Bezel adds elegance, while the Calibre 3255 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve.

Rolex Day-Date 128239-0007 In-Depth Review: Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond-Set Hour Markers and Fluted Bezel

The Rolex Day-Date 128239-0007 showcases the brand's commitment to excellence with its 18 ct white gold Oyster case, a key element of Rolex's groundbreaking 1926 design, the first waterproof wristwatch case. The case featuring a bezel, case back, and crown protects the intricate inner mechanisms. At the same time, the lugs seamlessly connect the bracelet and watch, adding elegance with polished or satin finishes. The Cyclops lens, introduced in 1953, magnifies the date at 3 o'clock on scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating for easy readability. Rolex crafts its white gold in its Plan-Les-Ouates foundry using a complex process that ensures exceptional purity and homogeneity. By alloying yellow gold with nickel or palladium, Rolex achieves the bright, white hue that defines its white gold, which is now known for its durability, corrosion resistance, and ability to retain its colour over time. This resilient material is low-maintenance and integral to various Rolex models, elevating the brand's craftsmanship and sophistication.

Rolex unveiled the President bracelet in 1956 with the Day-Date, exclusively crafted from 18 ct white gold to embody classical beauty with perfect symmetry. This exceptional bracelet features semi-circular three-piece links with a unique polished and satin finish, showcasing Rolex's dedication to continuous progress. Enhanced in 2015 with ceramic inserts for improved resistance and comfort, it is a testament to Rolex's craftsmanship. Rolex's 18 ct white gold, produced in its Geneva foundry, is created through an intricate process that guarantees purity and homogeneity. By alloying yellow gold with nickel or palladium, Rolex achieves a distinctive, durable, and corrosion-resistant bright white hue that retains its colour over time, ensuring low maintenance and enduring elegance.

The Oysterclasp, protected by a folding cover, opens effortlessly with a single motion, combining secure closure with easy opening for daily use. It delivers a unique, reassuring feel with a slight resistance followed by a sharp, confident click, symbolising its reliability. The subtle extension provided by Easylink transforms a well-fitted bracelet into a perfectly fitted one, showcasing Rolex's relentless pursuit of wearable perfection through even the most minor adjustments, ensuring continued comfort in everyday life.

Rolex's Mother-of-Pearl Dial, with diamonds in 18 ct gold settings as hour markers, emphasises natural beauty and showcases the brand's dedication to preserving the material's original hues. Depending on its origin, mother-of-pearl can appear in shades of pink, white, black, or yellow, with unique variations in colour, intensity, and structure from different parts of the shell. Rolex uses its expertise to highlight these natural qualities without artificial colouring, resulting in one-of-a-kind dials. Thinly sliced to create watch dials, mother-of-pearl reveals an iridescent effect that reflects light in a spectrum of colours, making each piece distinct and exclusive, appealing to collectors who value its unmatched beauty and individuality.

This dial exudes luxury and sophistication. It features diamonds set in silver-coloured hour markers, which provide an eye-catching brilliance, particularly against plain backgrounds, elevating the dial's overall elegance and visual appeal.

Rolex designed the White Gold Fluted Bezel for functionality, enabling it to screw securely onto the case to ensure waterproofness, much like the fluting on the case back. Initially used to repel dust and water, it has been friction-fitted since 1953, evolving into an iconic aesthetic feature. The bezel is crafted exclusively in 18 ct white gold, which reflects light brilliantly, showcasing refined geometry and finish with the same dedication as its original purpose. Rolex's white gold, alloyed with nickel or palladium, achieves a bright, enduring hue known for its durability and corrosion resistance. This hallmark feature exemplifies Rolex's commitment to timeless design and superior craftsmanship.

Rolex equips the Day-Date 128239-0007 with the Calibre 3255, a self-winding mechanical movement known for its precision and durability. It has a 70-hour power reserve and uses the Chronergy escapement, which improves efficiency and resists magnetic interference. It includes a blue Parachrom hairspring for stability against shocks and temperature changes and Paraflex shock absorbers for extra durability. The Calibre 3255 highlights Rolex's dedication to high performance and reliability.

What's so special about Rolex Day-Date 128239-0007?

• The Mother of Pearl Dial
• The White Gold Fluted Bezel
• The Rolex Calibre 3255

The Mother of Pearl Dial

Rolex's Mother-of-Pearl Dial, with diamonds in 18 ct gold settings as hour markers, emphasises natural beauty and showcases the brand's dedication to preserving the material's original hues. Depending on its origin, mother-of-pearl can appear in shades of pink, white, black, or yellow, with unique variations in colour, intensity, and structure from different parts of the shell. Rolex uses its expertise to highlight these natural qualities without artificial colouring, resulting in one-of-a-kind dials. Thinly sliced to create watch dials, mother-of-pearl reveals an iridescent effect that reflects light in a spectrum of colours, making each piece distinct and exclusive, appealing to collectors who value its unmatched beauty and individuality.

This dial exudes luxury and sophistication. It features diamonds set in silver-coloured hour markers, which provide an eye-catching brilliance, particularly against plain backgrounds, elevating the dial's overall elegance and visual appeal.

The White Gold Fluted Bezel

Rolex's iconic White Gold Fluted Bezel began as a functional design to screw tightly onto the case and ensure the watch's waterproofness, mirroring the fluting on the case back that served the same purpose. Since 1953, friction-fitting secured it, evolving from a practical component to an emblem of Rolex's distinctive design. Exclusively crafted in 18 ct White Gold, the fluted bezel reflects light brilliantly, showcasing meticulous enhancements in its geometry and finish. This mark of distinction remains a recognisable signature, elevating the aesthetics of Rolex timepieces like the Datejust.

The Rolex Calibre 3255

The Rolex Calibre 3255 movement is a cutting-edge, self-winding mechanical movement that exemplifies Rolex's commitment to innovation and precision. This movement, developed entirely in-house, boasts a 70-hour power reserve, allowing it to maintain accuracy over extended periods without needing to be wound.

One of its standout features is the patented Chronergy escapement, crafted from a nickel-phosphorus alloy that makes it resistant to magnetic interference. This innovative design improves the movement's efficiency by 15%, contributing to its impressive accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day, surpassing COSC chronometer standards.

Additionally, the Calibre 3255 is fitted with Rolex's blue Parachrom hairspring, which is highly shock-resistant and unaffected by temperature variations, ensuring stable performance in all conditions. The movement is also equipped with Paraflex shock absorbers for enhanced durability, making it exceptionally robust and reliable. With these advancements, the Calibre 3255 sets a high performance, precision, and resilience standard.

Why Should You Choose Watch Unify for a Rolex Day-Date 128239-0007 Watch Repair?

• Watch Unify uses authentic Rolex parts.
• The watchmakers at Watch Unify have been trained in some of the most prestigious watchmaking houses in the world, including Piaget, Rolex, and Zenith.
• Watch Unify operates independently in Penang, Malaysia, and caters to the specific needs of its local and foreign clients.

5 Steps to a Complete Service for the Rolex Day-Date 128239-0007

1. Inspection and Disassembly: Conduct an external inspection and identify any damaged components. Remove the bracelet or strap and disassemble the watch head into the crystal, bezel, middle case, crown, movement, and case back.
2. Movement Cleaning and Component Replacement: Disassemble the movement and clean each part (except the dial and hands) in an ultrasonic bath, then dry in a specialised dryer. Inspect all components for wear and replace worn parts with authentic Rolex components.
3. Movement Reassembly and Adjustment: Reassemble the movement, lubricate contact points, adjust the rate, and test its functions for precision.
4. External Cleaning and Testing: Clean the crystal, bezel, case, crown, and bracelet using ultrasonic baths and specialised solutions, followed by drying. Reassemble the watch head, perform water resistance testing, and test accuracy over 48 hours.
5. Final Assembly and Inspection: Reattach the bracelet or strap, replace spring bars if needed, and check clasp adjustments. Perform a final external and functional inspection to ensure the watch meets Rolex standards.

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Watch Unify Service Warranty

Upon completion of a complete service, Watch Unify provides a warranty against mechanical defects and guarantees for a period of 12 months.

• Watch accuracy within +/- 30 seconds per day.
• Water-resistance according to model specifications.

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