A Question about an old President

[fred-au]

Hi everyone, I brought a vintage Day Date about 5 years ago and I have sent it away recently to be valued for insurance. I was wondering how rare this watch is to find now days, I thought it was a good find when I saw it for sale so I bought it as my first Rolex. I love the watch, it still looks like new after over 50 years and I also like the idea that it is an investment that will hold its value well.
The watch is a YG Day Date from 1958, it has a president braclet, black face and a smooth bezel. It has its original box, instructions and hanky and it was last serviced in 2003 by Rolex.
I will post some pictures when I get it back in a couple of days.
Thanks,
Fred.

[fred-au]

Here are some photos of the watch

[dsio]

I've got one of those buckle top president boxes laying around but its from 1984, could be wrong but I'm pretty sure they weren't from the 50s.

[pz93c]

I don't know, but that's a good looking DD, Fred.

[fred-au]

Thanks for the feedback, is the box realy not the same age as the watch? I just had a valuation for insurance and it didnt mention it. The valuation has given me some peace of mind though, at least I know the watch is genuine.

[dsio]

Originally Posted by fred-au

Thanks for the feedback, is the box realy not the same age as the watch? I just had a valuation for insurance and it didnt mention it. The valuation has given me some peace of mind though, at least I know the watch is genuine.

I honestly don't know, I do know that the box was made in 1984 because the box I have still has the original receipt from 1984 in it, but I don't at all know if they were made that far back.