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Tangier11 · 19 November 2019, 07:08 AM

So, something I have noticed over the years that kinda grinds my gears. IMHO if a Day Date does not have the President bracelet, it is not a President. Anyone agree or am I splitting hairs?

locutus49 · 19 November 2019, 07:19 AM

Initially the bracelet called the President, and then the watch (metonymy is the figure of speech I believe). So who knows what is right anymore.

Jefferyasher · 19 November 2019, 07:40 AM

While we all, at some point in time have referred to a Day-Date as a “president,” the bracelet alone has the “president” title. There are certain DateJusts (for women) that have the “president” bracelet, but no day wheel. Having said that, i would say a Day-Date is just that, regardless of the bracelet, and not a “president.”

schoolboy · 19 November 2019, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jefferyasher

While we all, at some point in time have referred to a Day-Date as a “president,” the bracelet alone has the “president” title. There are certain DateJusts (for women) that have the “president” bracelet, but no day wheel. Having said that, i would say a Day-Date is just that, regardless of the bracelet, and not a “president.”

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Tools · 19 November 2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tangier11

So, something I have noticed over the years that kinda grinds my gears. IMHO if a Day Date does not have the President bracelet, it is not a President. Anyone agree or am I splitting hairs?

In 1956 Rolex released the President bracelet to correspond with the release of the new Day-Date model.

No different than in 1945 when they introduced the Jubilee bracelet to correspond with the release of the new Datejust model.

Calatrava r · 19 November 2019, 09:29 AM

Is Rolex going away from the term "President" by calling the watch the DayDate and offering an Oyster option as a bracelet? I would agree to use the term president the watch should have the president bracelet. It looks the best on the watch in my view.

As an aside seems like every AD I go into the SA is referring to the watch as the "Presidential". I do not believe that is a term Rolex has ever used.

Tangier11 · 19 November 2019, 09:50 AM

I do like the fact that Rolex does not offer this bracelet on any other mens watch

sillo · 19 November 2019, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tangier11

I do like the fact that Rolex does not offer this bracelet on any other mens watch

There was a time where they offered it on the yellow gold GMT Master.

77T · 19 November 2019, 11:56 AM

It’s the bracelet, not the watch.

I don’t think you’re splitting hairs.

Now, about those spouting Rollie - how’s about that???

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adawil2002 · 19 November 2019, 12:23 PM

This may be of interest. Watches of US Presidents.

https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/wat...-s-presidents/

Tangier11 · 20 November 2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

This may be of interest. Watches of US Presidents.

https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/wat...-s-presidents/

I find it amusing how some President's wore cheap dime store watches while in office but one out they strapped on the big boys. How condescending ..

fskywalker · 20 November 2019, 08:28 AM

Well the DD on president looks great, but it looks good too on oyster and jubilee. Would love to get my hands on a white gold jubilee bracelet for my 18239 (which does exist as have seen in Rolex charts, but never on a Daydate)

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19 November 2019, 07:08 AM	#1
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Splitting Hairs? So, something I have noticed over the years that kinda grinds my gears. IMHO if a Day Date does not have the President bracelet, it is not a President. Anyone agree or am I splitting hairs?

19 November 2019, 11:56 AM	#9
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,724	Splitting Hairs? It’s the bracelet, not the watch. I don’t think you’re splitting hairs. Now, about those spouting Rollie - how’s about that??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 November 2019, 12:23 PM	#10
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,762	This may be of interest. Watches of US Presidents. https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/wat...-s-presidents/ __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

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fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,603	Well the DD on president looks great, but it looks good too on oyster and jubilee. Would love to get my hands on a white gold jubilee bracelet for my 18239 (which does exist as have seen in Rolex charts, but never on a Daydate) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

19 November 2019, 07:19 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Initially the bracelet called the President, and then the watch (metonymy is the figure of speech I believe). So who knows what is right anymore.

19 November 2019, 07:40 AM	#3
Jefferyasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	While we all, at some point in time have referred to a Day-Date as a “president,” the bracelet alone has the “president” title. There are certain DateJusts (for women) that have the “president” bracelet, but no day wheel. Having said that, i would say a Day-Date is just that, regardless of the bracelet, and not a “president.”

19 November 2019, 09:29 AM	#6
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	Is Rolex going away from the term "President" by calling the watch the DayDate and offering an Oyster option as a bracelet? I would agree to use the term president the watch should have the president bracelet. It looks the best on the watch in my view. As an aside seems like every AD I go into the SA is referring to the watch as the "Presidential". I do not believe that is a term Rolex has ever used.

19 November 2019, 09:50 AM	#7
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I do like the fact that Rolex does not offer this bracelet on any other mens watch

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