Shown: reference 128236-0018
Rolex

Day-Date 36 128236 Reference 128236-0018

Day-Date 36

Overview

A 36 mm platinum case with a blue dial defines the Rolex Day-Date 36 128236. It runs on the self-winding Rolex calibre 3255 with a 70 hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100 metres. The model has one reference, 128236-0018. The watch is supplied on a President bracelet.

The Day-Date was presented in 1956 and was the first watch to show both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full. About the Rolex Day-Date

Case diameter
36 mm
Movement
Calibre 3255
Water resistance
100 m
Power reserve
70 h

Specifications

Specifications from the1916company.com. Last checked . Sources

Case

Diameter
36 mm
Material
Platinum
Crystal
Sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
Fluted

Dial

Colour
Ice blue

Movement

Calibre
Rolex 3255
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70 h

Bracelet or strap

Bracelet or strap
President, semi-circular three-piece links
Clasp
Concealed folding Crownclasp

Not yet recorded: thickness, lug width, lug-to-lug, case back, shape, indexes, hands, functions, years.

Sources

  • the1916company.com: case, water resistance, dial, movement, bracelet. View sources

Missing values are shown as not yet recorded, never estimated. How we source our data

MovementRolex calibre 3255Specifications and every watch that uses it

Day-Date 36 128236 questions

What size is the Rolex Day-Date 36 128236?

The Rolex Day-Date 36 128236 has a 36 mm case.

What movement does the Rolex Day-Date 36 128236 use?

It uses the Rolex calibre 3255.

What is the Rolex Day-Date 36 128236 case made of?

The case is platinum.

Is the Rolex Day-Date 36 128236 water resistant?

It is rated to 100 m.

About the Rolex Day-Date

The Day-Date was presented in 1956 and was the first watch to show both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full. It has been offered only in precious metals, 18 carat gold or platinum. The model was given its own three-link bracelet, known as the President bracelet, a name that also became attached to the watch. It is now offered in 36mm and 40mm sizes, with self-winding chronometer movements.

Sources: Rolex Day-Date (Wikipedia), The Rolex Day-Date: A Complete Collector's Guide (Sotheby's)