{"product_id":"2002-rolex-day-date-118209-18k-white-gold-blue-wave-dial","title":"2002 Rolex Day-Date 118209 - 18K White Gold Blue Wave Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Apex Predator In White Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Day-Date has been Rolex's definitive statement of prestige for nearly seventy years, a watch offered exclusively in precious metals. While most associate the model with yellow gold and a fluted bezel, this reference 118209 in solid 18k white gold represents a more modern, insider's choice. Its weight is substantial, but its presence is discreet. The real story here, however, is the dial. The \"Blue Wave\" is a rare and deeply textured dial that gives the watch a graphic quality seldom seen on the brand's flagship model. It shifts the entire context from boardroom classic to something far more expressive and difficult to obtain.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Modern And Understated Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example pairs the rare dial with a smooth, domed bezel and the robust Oyster bracelet, a combination that feels clean and contemporary. This specific reference, produced in the early 2000s, benefits from the Caliber 3155 movement, which features the highly practical double quickset function for both the day and date. It’s a crucial upgrade that makes setting the watch effortless. The hallmarks on the lugs and clasp are sharp and well-defined, confirming the integrity of the white gold case. This is the Day-Date for someone who values the model's history but prefers a less traditional execution.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Clean Example Of A Rare Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is in very good condition. The solid 18k white gold case and Oyster bracelet carry the heft and substance expected of Rolex's top-tier offering. The defining feature, the Blue Wave dial, is immaculate, with its intricate pattern perfectly preserved. The smooth bezel is clean, giving the watch a modern 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\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Daily Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a watch for the collector who understands that true luxury does not always need to shout. The combination of solid white gold and the rare Blue Wave dial creates a piece that is visually quiet from a distance but exceptional up close. It carries all the historical weight of the Day-Date President, but in a configuration that stands apart from the crowd. It is a confident, top-tier choice that works because of its rarity and its deliberate move away from the expected.\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 118209\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-Date\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\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 White Gold Smooth\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold Oyster\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up To 7in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Wave\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 169.1G\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1780\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55676612182307,"sku":"11780","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF0618_36f37cdf-c946-4f3b-928f-2180a439ee66.jpg?v=1790705638","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/2002-rolex-day-date-118209-18k-white-gold-blue-wave-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}