Since it was first introduced in 1956, the Day-Date experimented with numerous interesting dial combinations, and used various exciting colors, textures and techniques in producing stimulating and vibrant models. This particular watch is distinguished by its unusual lacquered ‘dégradé’ coating, with centripetal gradual color fading resembling a sunset from the dial's center to its outer circumference. The dial’s extraordinary beauty with a rarely seen burnt orange color, is further enhanced with 8 square-cut diamond hour markers and 2 baguette-cut diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock. Preserved in very attractive condition, the case flank has developed a warm and pleasing patina in warm copper and blue hues. Playfully nicknamed “Manhattan Sunset”, this watch is prominently illustrated in Pucci Papaleo’s “Day-Date, The Presidential Rolex” – a tome dedicated to the most coveted examples of the ‘crowned’ firm’s beloved Day-Date.