{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-18ct-gold","title":"Rolex Day-Date 18ct Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn enduring symbol of Rolex watchmaking, this \u003cstrong\u003e18ct yellow-gold Rolex Day-Date\u003c\/strong\u003e combines one of the manufacture’s most recognisable designs with the distinctive President bracelet, fluted bezel and signature day-and-date display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example passed through the \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Tempus watch workshop in Barnet\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it underwent mechanical servicing together with careful case and bracelet restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement was dismantled, cleaned and inspected before being reassembled, lubricated and regulated. Following servicing, the case was reassembled with its seals and tested using our \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional water-resistance and pressure-testing equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e to assess the integrity of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticular attention was also given to the exterior. Working with solid 18ct gold requires a controlled approach: excessive polishing can soften the sharp geometry of the case and unnecessarily remove precious metal. Using our \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional watch polishing and refinishing machinery\u003c\/strong\u003e, the case and President bracelet were carefully refinished, restoring the contrast between polished and satin-brushed surfaces while preserving the character and proportions of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result demonstrates what thoughtful restoration should achieve — not making an established watch appear artificially new, but allowing its design, finish and craftsmanship to be appreciated once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestored in Our Barnet Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch forms part of the \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Tempus Watch Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting watches that have passed through our workshop alongside examples of our restoration work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur on-site workshop in \u003cstrong\u003eBarnet, North London\u003c\/strong\u003e provides servicing and restoration for Rolex and other fine mechanical watches, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete mechanical servicing and regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistance and pressure testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bracelet refinishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional polishing and satin-brushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltrasonic cleaning of suitable case and bracelet components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment of crowns, tubes, crystals and seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage and modern watch restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith precious-metal watches in particular, our approach is conservative: \u003cstrong\u003eretain the original material, preserve the case geometry and refinish only as much as necessary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Watch Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew watches are as immediately recognisable as the Rolex Day-Date. Introduced exclusively in precious metals and traditionally paired with the President bracelet, it has become one of Rolex’s defining designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, however, this particular example has another story. \u003cstrong\u003eIt represents the work carried out behind the scenes in our Barnet workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e — from the mechanical service and pressure testing to the careful restoration of its 18ct gold case and bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it exactly the sort of watch we want to preserve in the Marcus Tempus Watch Archive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marcus Tempus Watch Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57250529673594,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0257\/7018\/files\/ImageSep9_2026_06_28_38PM.png?v=1788975161","url":"https:\/\/marcustempus.co.uk\/products\/rolex-day-date-18ct-gold","provider":"Marcus Tempus Antique \u0026 Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}