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Yet the Day-Date becomes much more interesting once you move beyond the "President" nickname. A restrained 36mm yellow-gold reference can feel completely different from a modern 40mm model with an elaborate dial, while white gold can make an extremely valuable replica watch surprisingly discreet. Weight, bracelet feel, gold developing scratches and the way different metals age all matter in real ownership. This is one Rolex where material is not simply a specification-it fundamentally changes how the watch looks, feels and wears.