Hi Watchex – Up for grabs is a Rolex Day-Date President ref. 18078, dripping in 18k yellow gold and oozing old-money charm. This is the “one-owner, never got caught in a rainstorm, and always parked in the shade” kind of watch you brag about at dinner parties. It’s rocking its original *BARK FINISH* still in its full glory because this beauty never saw a polishing wheel (and was only ever lightly polished with a cloth). The 9-million serial puts it around 1986, an era when Wall Street was king, and wearing one of these meant you either closed a big deal… or were about to. This example comes with its original box, hang tags, cloths and full 22 links. The case is razor sharp, has some honest dings from normal wear but wears absolutely beautifully on the wrist. The macro photos are meant to highlight the wear for honest disclosure but most of it is barely noticeable to the naked eye. The fluted bezel still has enough bite to cut a lemon, and the champagne dial has aged like a fine Bordeaux (warm, inviting and probably a little smug). The President bracelet? Tight, classy, and still ready to strut into any boardroom or beach club. Mechanically, it’s running like a Rolex should: smooth, confident and with the faint air of “I cost more than your new car." I’m asking **$18,950 shipped and fully insured** (CONUS via IFS/FedEx). International shipping is available at cost. Payment by wire, crypto or Zelle preferred. If you’ve got bulletproof references other options could work, too. Happy to consider trades but in all likelihood, unless you’ve got something equally dripping in gold or a vintage oddball that makes me grin, I’ll probably just smile politely and say “no thanks". Shoot me a message if you want more pics, a wrist shot, or a video walkthrough. Also happy to FaceTime so you can see the glow of the gold in real time. Pics: [https://imgur.com/a/rolex-day-date-ref-18078-original-bark-finish-w-box-tags-hvQYQUs](https://imgur.com/a/rolex-day-date-ref-18078-original-bark-finish-w-box-tags-hvQYQUs) Timestamp: [https://imgur.com/jl9WnzB](https://imgur.com/jl9WnzB) I’ve got plenty of references here and on WUS. Local deal possible in SoCal (happy to meet at Rolex in LA/South Coast Plaza) for a ceremonial handshake. Thanks for looking!