The Rolex Day-Date 36 reference 128349RBR-0006 is a 36mm luxury timepiece constructed from 18kt white gold. This model features a lavish diamond-paved dial accented with ten baguette-cut sapphires in a rainbow spectrum for hour markers. The case is equipped with a screw-down Twinlock crown and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal featuring a Cyclops lens, while the bezel is factory-set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds. It is powered by the caliber 3255 self-winding movement, which includes high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers and a blue Parachrom hairspring, providing a 70-hour power reserve and a precision of -2/+2 seconds per day. The watch is completed with the iconic three-piece link President bracelet in white gold, featuring a concealed folding Crownclasp.
In terms of complications, the watch displays the day of the week spelled out in full at the 12 o’clock position and the date at 3 o’clock, both of which change instantaneously at midnight. Its Oyster case ensures water resistance up to 100 meters, making it a robust choice despite its gem-set construction. The movement also features a stop-seconds function for precise time setting and a double quickset for independent adjustment of the day and date displays.
General reviews of the 128349RBR highlight its exceptional craftsmanship and the high quality of its factory-set stones, particularly the clarity and color matching of the rainbow sapphires. It is frequently described as a statement piece that balances the heritage of the “President’s watch” with a modern, high-jewelry aesthetic. While the bold use of diamonds and sapphires is recognized as catering to specific tastes, collectors praise the technical upgrades of the 3255 caliber movement over its predecessor and the enduring comfort and prestige of the white gold President bracelet.