Day-Date 40 Platinum Ice Blue Index Aubergine Time intervals can be measured

Time intervals can be measured to within one-eighth of a second with the centre chronograph seconds hand

self-winding mechanical movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex

It pays tribute to the pilots of the era and the role of the first Oyster watches in their epic story

First introduced in 1956

Day-Date 40 Platinum Ice Blue Index Aubergine Time intervals can be measuredTHE ULTIMATE WATCH OF PRESTIGE The Oyster Perpetual Day Date is the most prestigious and most exclusive watch in the Oyster Perpetual collection. At its launch in 1956, the Day Date was a major innovation: it was the first calendar wristwatch to indicate, in addition to the date, the day of the week spelt out in full in a window on the dial a technical feat at the time. The Day Date has only ever been made from precious metals 18 ct yellow, white or