The Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece and Its Pearlmaster Bracelet

The Day-Date Masterpiece combines the familiar day and date display with the rounded links of a Pearlmaster bracelet. That bracelet is a useful distinction when comparing it with the more familiar Day-Date on a President bracelet. The names describe different designs and should not be used interchangeably.

The Day-Date Foundation

Rolex dates the Day-Date's introduction to 1956. Its full day display sits at twelve, with the date at three. The collection has been made in precious metals, but that does not mean every example has the same metal, size, movement or dial.

Two Dials in This Gallery

Most of these photographs show a pale dial with an angular pattern, described as meteorite in the original feature. The last photograph shows a separate watch with a pearly dial. Both have gem set bezels, but the images should not be read as one watch changing color. The patterned example also shows contrasting tones along its bracelet.

What to Ask Before Buying

Start with the reference and the documents for the particular watch. Ask which dial, bracelet and gemstone components are original and what has been replaced or modified. Check bracelet length and condition, service history and the operation of both calendar displays.

The automatic movement is mechanical, not battery powered. Current condition matters more than a general promise of waterproofness or permanent accuracy. Contact our team to compare available Masterpiece watches and their records.