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merlinhus · 1 February 2018, 07:40 AM

Hello forum members. I am considering purchasing a new Day Date 36 with a President bracelet. My question is: Does the Day Date 36 President bracelet have the ceramic inserts that the Day Date 40 has? This was a modification to the bracelet that was announced when the Day Date 40 was introduced at Baselworld 2015. I would like to know if Rolex has since made the same modification -- ceramic inserts in the links -- to the Day Date 36 bracelet.

Any information about this is most appreciated. Thank you very much.

phez · 1 February 2018, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by merlinhus

Hello forum members. I am considering purchasing a new Day Date 36 with a President bracelet. My question is: Does the Day Date 36 President bracelet have the ceramic inserts that the Day Date 40 has? This was a modification to the bracelet that was announced when the Day Date 40 was introduced at Baselworld 2015. I would like to know if Rolex has since made the same modification -- ceramic inserts in the links -- to the Day Date 36 bracelet.

Any information about this is most appreciated. Thank you very much.

I believe the ceramic inserts are reserved for the President bracelet on the DD40 range.

watchwatcher · 1 February 2018, 09:41 AM

Nope only on the 40.

Maiden · 1 February 2018, 10:23 AM

Only on the 40. However if you do not wear the bracelet too loose and keep it clean you will get 30 years or more from a new 118238. If its worn sparingly or in a rotation even better

enginerd · 1 February 2018, 10:26 AM

My non-ceramic 28 year old DD bracelet is doing just fine.

kilyung · 1 February 2018, 10:30 AM

Started using the inserts with the DD2.

schoolboy · 1 February 2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by enginerd

My non-ceramic 28 year old DD bracelet is doing just fine.

Very nice piece.

I like the center links and bezel.

Don’t see these very often.

BentleyReese · 6 March 2018, 06:48 AM

Does not have ceramic insert on the 18238 or 118238

Tangier11 · 6 March 2018, 08:03 AM

Someone mentioned 30 years, I would say 40+

vladamir15 · 6 March 2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by phez

I believe the ceramic inserts are reserved for the President bracelet on the DD40 range.

Weird. Not sure why they would limit something like that to the dd. It would be useful for all rolexes

Snarltorialist · 1 April 2018, 01:04 AM

Related query - does anyone know if it's possible to purchase a rose gold bracelet separately from Rolex, and the pricing?

I've got a 36 that came with a leather strap and thinking of switching it on to a bracelet.

watchmebuy · 29 June 2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by enginerd

My non-ceramic 28 year old DD bracelet is doing just fine.

Damn. How often do you wear that? Looks great!

watchmebuy · 29 June 2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vladamir15

Weird. Not sure why they would limit something like that to the dd. It would be useful for all rolexes

Yeah that is odd. IMO

chazha · 6 May 2019, 08:52 AM

would any of you guys know if the bracelet on 36mm model is updated with ceramic insert in 2019?

Brazicano · 6 May 2019, 09:29 AM

The new 36 DD 128238 has the ceramic inserts.

HogwldFLTR · 6 May 2019, 09:45 AM

I can't find any information anywhere on line about new ceramic inserts in the 36mm president bracelet. Here is the quote from Rolex which is the same as for the DD40.

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The President bracelet
The design, development and production of Rolex bracelets and clasps, as well as the stringent tests they face, involve advanced high technology. And, as with all the components of the watch, aesthetic controls by the human eye guarantee impeccable beauty. The President bracelet, with its semi-circular three piece links, was created in 1956 for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date. It represents the ultimate in refinement and comfort and is always made of carefully selected precious metals.

lexmann · 6 May 2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Snarltorialist

Related query - does anyone know if it's possible to purchase a rose gold bracelet separately from Rolex, and the pricing?

I've got a 36 that came with a leather strap and thinking of switching it on to a bracelet.

Yes you can buy one from the AD. In Canada it's about CAD 21,000 if my memory serves me correctly

LoveTheCrown · 6 May 2019, 10:08 AM

18 year old White Gold Presidential.
The day I bought this, brand new, I thought I’d ‘made it’. Has been serviced once by Rolex about 10 years ago. Still runs great and is in fine shape.

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schoolboy · 6 May 2019, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveTheCrown

18 year old White Gold Presidential.
The day I bought this, brand new, I thought I’d ‘made it’. Has been serviced once by Rolex about 10 years ago. Still runs great and is in fine shape.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beautiful piece

HogwldFLTR · 6 May 2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by enginerd

My non-ceramic 28 year old DD bracelet is doing just fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoveTheCrown

18 year old White Gold Presidential.
The day I bought this, brand new, I thought I’d ‘made it’. Has been serviced once by Rolex about 10 years ago. Still runs great and is in fine shape.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Both sharp pieces!!!

LoveTheCrown · 6 May 2019, 01:29 PM

Thank you

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edeag3 · 20 September 2019, 06:51 PM

I can confirm that the 128238 has the inserts finally. If they're left out the bracelet links are loose.

Andad · 20 September 2019, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by edeag3

I can confirm that the 128238 has the inserts finally. If they're left out the bracelet links are loose.

gunhose · 20 September 2019, 09:04 PM

Ceramic inserts isn't the end all. The band will still wear if worn to loose or not kept clean !

1 February 2018, 07:40 AM	#1
merlinhus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 51	Day-Date 36 President Bracelet Question Hello forum members. I am considering purchasing a new Day Date 36 with a President bracelet. My question is: Does the Day Date 36 President bracelet have the ceramic inserts that the Day Date 40 has? This was a modification to the bracelet that was announced when the Day Date 40 was introduced at Baselworld 2015. I would like to know if Rolex has since made the same modification -- ceramic inserts in the links -- to the Day Date 36 bracelet. Any information about this is most appreciated. Thank you very much.

1 February 2018, 10:23 AM	#4
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Only on the 40. However if you do not wear the bracelet too loose and keep it clean you will get 30 years or more from a new 118238. If its worn sparingly or in a rotation even better __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

1 February 2018, 10:26 AM	#5
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	My non-ceramic 28 year old DD bracelet is doing just fine. Attached Images

6 May 2019, 08:52 AM	#14
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	would any of you guys know if the bracelet on 36mm model is updated with ceramic insert in 2019? __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

1 February 2018, 09:41 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Nope only on the 40.

1 February 2018, 10:30 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Started using the inserts with the DD2.

6 March 2018, 06:48 AM	#8
BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	Does not have ceramic insert on the 18238 or 118238

6 March 2018, 08:03 AM	#9
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Someone mentioned 30 years, I would say 40+

1 April 2018, 01:04 AM	#11
Snarltorialist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 68	Related query - does anyone know if it's possible to purchase a rose gold bracelet separately from Rolex, and the pricing? I've got a 36 that came with a leather strap and thinking of switching it on to a bracelet.

6 May 2019, 09:29 AM	#15
Brazicano "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Georgia Watch: 126710blnr Posts: 108	The new 36 DD 128238 has the ceramic inserts.

6 May 2019, 10:08 AM	#18
LoveTheCrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Palm Beach, Flori Posts: 608	18 year old White Gold Presidential. The day I bought this, brand new, I thought I’d ‘made it’. Has been serviced once by Rolex about 10 years ago. Still runs great and is in fine shape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 May 2019, 01:29 PM	#21
LoveTheCrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Palm Beach, Flori Posts: 608	Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2019, 06:51 PM	#22
edeag3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Watch: 116519LN Posts: 2	I can confirm that the 128238 has the inserts finally. If they're left out the bracelet links are loose.

20 September 2019, 09:04 PM	#24
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Ceramic inserts isn't the end all. The band will still wear if worn to loose or not kept clean !

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