The Rolex Day-Date 36 reference 128395TBR-0030 is a high-prestige luxury watch characterized by its 36mm case and iconic President bracelet, both crafted from 18 kt Everose gold. This proprietary rose gold alloy, developed by Rolex, is designed to preserve its lustrous pink hue over time. The timepiece features a sunray-finished silver dial adorned with 10 baguette-cut diamonds that serve as hour markers. A defining aesthetic feature is the bezel, which is meticulously hand-set with diamonds in gold settings to ensure precise alignment and brilliance. The watch is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a Cyclops lens over the date window and utilizes a Twinlock double waterproofness system to maintain water resistance up to 100 meters.
Powered by the manufacture caliber 3255, this self-winding mechanical movement provides a power reserve of approximately 70 hours and features a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring with Paraflex shock absorbers for enhanced durability. The movement supports complications including central hours, minutes, and seconds, along with an instantaneous day and date display in separate apertures. These displays feature a secure rapid-setting function, allowing the wearer to adjust the calendar without interrupting the timekeeping. The watch is certified as a Superlative Chronometer, indicating a precision of -2/+2 seconds per day after casing.
General reviews of the Day-Date collection often emphasize its legendary status as the “President’s watch,” praising its exceptional comfort and the refinement of the semi-circular three-piece links of the President bracelet. Enthusiasts frequently highlight the warmth of the Everose gold and the sophisticated legibility provided by the diamond-set dial. While the 36mm size is often lauded for its classic proportions and versatility on various wrist sizes, some modern critics point to the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal as a minor drawback. Overall, the reference 128395TBR-0030 is regarded as a pinnacle of horological elegance and functional prestige.