Rolex 18K Day-Date late 1960s Archived SCUBA diver

SCUBA diver

This hand shape is a rarity for a Rolex

this particular model also features the desirable AOPA logo on the dial

It is arguable that Omega would probably have stayed in business and been just as popular if the original moon watch was the only model they ever made for the line

polished hour markers with luminescent plots

Rolex 18K Day-Date late 1960s Archived SCUBA diverThe Rolex Day Date is synonymous with class, style and success. Originally released in 1956, the Day Date, also known as the President, quickly became Rolex's flagship watch produced in only two precious metals 18k gold and platinum. While the first executions were thick due to the use of the "bubbleback" case design, by the early 1960s, Rolex had slimmed and refined it into the more well known Oyster case. In addition to refinements to the case,