{"product_id":"1985-rolex-day-date-18078-18k-yellow-gold-bark-finish-blue-vignette-diamond-dial","title":"1985 Rolex Day-Date 18078 - 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Blue Vignette Diamond Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Presidential Standard With A Rare Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Day-Date has been Rolex’s flagship model since its introduction, offered exclusively in precious metals and worn by a global roster of influential figures. While any gold Day-Date makes a statement, this reference 18078 from 1985 is elevated by its uncommon blue vignette dial. This factory configuration, with its gradient of color fading to black at the edges, provides a deep and dramatic background for the original diamond markers. It’s a combination that takes the ultimate status watch and gives it a distinct, artistic personality.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Well Preserved And Honest Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece is defined by its originality. The blue vignette dial and its diamond indices are accompanied by a bark finish engine-turned bezel and central links on the bracelet. The solid 18k yellow gold case and President bracelet carry a nice, even oxidation that speaks to a life of careful wear rather than polishing. All the hallmarks in the case remain sharp and clearly visible, confirming the watch’s integrity and substance. It’s a powerful example of Rolex’s top-tier reference from a strong era of production.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Very Good Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch is in very good condition. The case and bracelet show signs of honest wear, but the defining lines are sharp and hallmarks are well-preserved. The dial is the centerpiece and presents beautifully. The President bracelet is solid and maintains its structure, fitting for a watch of this era. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confident Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a watch for someone who understands the weight and history of the Day-Date but wants an execution that stands apart from more common dial colors. The blue vignette is visually compelling, shifting in different light and adding a layer of complexity to an otherwise classic design. It has all the presence and authority of the world’s most recognizable gold watch, but with a dial that ensures it will not be mistaken for any other.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18078\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-Date\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K YG Engine-Turned Bark Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold President with Bark Finish Center Links\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Vignette with Diamond Indices\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138.1g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1752\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55688845099299,"sku":"11752","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF1130_993e8179-9431-4a74-a7e9-22150115a8fd.jpg?v=1790891647","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1985-rolex-day-date-18078-18k-yellow-gold-bark-finish-blue-vignette-diamond-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}