{"product_id":"1979-rolex-day-date-18078-18k-yellow-gold-bark-finish-silver-sunburst-dial","title":"1979 Rolex Day-Date 18078 - 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Silver Sunburst Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe President, With A Different Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Day-Date has always been Rolex's flagship model, produced exclusively in precious metals. It is the definitive statement piece. While the fluted bezel is the most common execution, Rolex offered alternative finishes for the discerning client. This 18078 from 1979 features the engine-turned \"bark\" finish, a finely textured pattern that gives the solid gold a more organic and understated appearance. It was a more complex and less common choice that set a watch apart from its peers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Cohesive And Considered Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat makes this example stand out is the complete integration of its design. The bark texture is applied to both the bezel and the center links of the President bracelet, creating a unified look. This texture frames a clean silver sunburst dial with applied gold stick indices and a subtle outer track of miniature Roman numerals. The combination is elegant and timeless, pairing a classic dial configuration with an uncommon case and bracelet treatment. The watch also comes with its original papers, adding a layer of provenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell Kept Gold, Strong Bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in very good condition. The 18K yellow gold case and bezel retain the crisp details of the original bark finishing. The silver sunburst dial is clean and well-preserved. For a watch of its era, the solid gold President bracelet shows very little stretch, maintaining a strong and wearable profile on the wrist. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA More Subtle Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is the Day-Date for someone who appreciates the weight and prestige of the model but prefers a more nuanced execution. The bark finish catches light differently than a high-polish or fluted surface, giving it a warmer and more subtle presence. It has all the authority of a classic \"President\" but with a sophisticated texture that reveals itself upon closer inspection. It is a confident and considered choice that stands apart from the standard configuration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18078\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-Date\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold, Engine-Turned Bark Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold President, Bark Finish Center Links\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up To 7in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Sunburst with Gold Stick Indices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135.3G\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rolex Warranty Papers \u0026amp; Hang Tag\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1779\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55695445033251,"sku":"11779","price":23500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF1471_3395e3e4-8578-40db-9d3d-e1c1a4daee46.jpg?v=1790967037","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1979-rolex-day-date-18078-18k-yellow-gold-bark-finish-silver-sunburst-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}