The Rolex Day-Date occupies the summit of Rolex's catalog as the "President" — introduced in 1956 as the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full through separate apertures. Reserved exclusively for precious metals since its inception, the model earned its nickname through the distinctive President bracelet and its association with heads of state and cultural icons who elevated it to a status symbol without equal. Reference 128238 represents the modern 36mm expression in 18-karat yellow gold, executed here with one of Rolex's most jewelry-forward dial configurations — natural white mother-of-pearl accented by factory-set diamonds, with distinctive baguette-cut diamonds at six and nine o'clock creating a mixed-cut arrangement unique to Rolex's high-jewelry Day-Dates.

The 36mm Oyster case in 18-karat yellow gold features a fluted yellow gold bezel and Twinlock screw-down crown. The white mother-of-pearl dial carries diamond hour markers in 18-karat gold settings with baguette-cut diamonds at six and nine, day aperture at twelve, date aperture at three beneath the Cyclops, and yellow gold hands with luminescent fill. The in-house automatic Caliber 3255 — equipped with the Chronergy escapement, paramagnetic Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers — delivers a 70-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification, completed by the signature President bracelet with semi-circular three-piece links and concealed folding Crownclasp.

*This timepiece comes with the original white hang tag.