Among all Rolex lines of watches, the Day-Date model is the one that presents the most impressive plethora of variations, with its myriad of dial, bracelet, bezel and gold-finished designs. Since its inception in 1956, the model remains one of the most surprising and diverse flagship models Rolex has ever produced. Intended to be a luxury proposal in the Rolex line, apart from prototype models, the Day-Date has only been cased in precious metals, attesting to its glamour and prestige.

This wonderfully preserved Day-Date features a beautiful briar root wood dial. Given that the wood is a natural material, no two wood dials are exactly the same in appearance making each example virtually unique.

Furthermore, it is particularly rare to find an example featuring a two-tone case and Tridor bracelet. Tridor is the name given by Rolex to its proprietary bracelet construction in three gold colours, with the central links featuring the three gold variations for a truly unique aesthetic effect.

This particular example is preserved in particularly impressive and absolutely unrestored condition, with an obviously unpolished case featuring crisp hallmarks beneath the lugs, absolutely sharp edges to the lugs and, equally sharp ribbing to the bezel.