{"product_id":"1986-rolex-day-date-18108-18k-yellow-gold-blue-sunburst-dial","title":"1986 Rolex Day-Date 18108 - 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Pinnacle Of Textured Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Day-Date reference 18108 represents a very specific and confident chapter in Rolex history. It combines the classic 36mm President with a factory \"bark\" finish, a deep, organic texture applied to the bezel and bracelet center links. This treatment was uncommon, but the 18108 elevates it further with factory-set diamond indices directly on the bezel. Paired with a vibrant blue sunburst dial, this configuration is a masterclass in controlled excess. It is a rare and powerful execution of the world's most recognizable status watch.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Watch With Unmistakable Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat distinguishes this Day-Date is the harmony between its various textures and colors. The bark finish on the yellow gold creates a subtle, light-catching effect that is less reflective than a fluted bezel but carries more visual weight. The blue sunburst dial provides a cool, deep contrast that prevents the gold and diamonds from feeling overwhelming. This is a watch for someone who appreciates the stature of a Day-Date but demands a version that stands apart from the more common high-polish examples. It is a statement of taste, not just of success.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest Condition With Signs Of Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 18K yellow gold case is in good condition, and the bracelet remains unpolished, showing wear consistent with a watch of this era. There is a light, natural sag to the Presidential bracelet. The blue sunburst dial shows some age, with lume degradation visible around the plots and some chipping near the applied Rolex crown. 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Form Of The President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a top-tier Day-Date for the collector who understands that rarity is about more than just numbers. It is about the specific combination of factory finishes, colors, and materials that come together in a way that is seldom seen. The 18108 with a barked and diamond-set bezel is already scarce, but finding one with a clean blue dial is a genuine challenge. This is a watch that feels important on the wrist because it represents Rolex at its most audacious and creative.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18108\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-Date\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986\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 Bark Finish with Diamond Indicies\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bark Finish Presidential\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Sunburst\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 138.7g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1263\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55292704391459,"sku":"11263","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF8136.jpg?v=1782850601","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1986-rolex-day-date-18108-18k-yellow-gold-blue-sunburst-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}