Counterfeit Rolex Day-Date (Reference 18039 or 118239 imitation in 'Two-Tone')
Dress Watch / Complications Watch · Counterfeit / Replica (None). This is not a product of Rolex SA.
Period: Imitation Modern Luxury. While styled after the 1980s-2000s era, this is a contemporary low-quality counterfeit.
Type
Dress Watch / Complications Watch
Brand
Counterfeit / Replica (None). This is not a product of Rolex SA.
Movement
Low-grade Chinese automatic or quartz movement. Authentic Day-Dates use the Caliber 3055 or 3155 in-house mechanical movements.
Dimensions
36mm diameter, 12mm thickness, 20mm lug width. Designed to mimic the 'Classic' Day-Date size.
Description
This is a non-genuine timepiece designed to resemble a Rolex Day-Date. It features a silver dial with afternoon-market style diamond settings and a two-tone finish. It is important to note that Rolex only manufactures the Day-Date in precious metals (Gold or Platinum), never in stainless steel or two-tone (Rolesor).
Key Features
Incorrect metal combination (Day-Dates are solid gold); Jubilee bracelet instead of President; poor plating quality on the crown and bezel; misaligned day/date wheels.
Dial Description
Silver sunburst dial with faux diamond (rhinestone) indices. Day aperture at 12 o'clock and date at 3 o'clock. Note the poor alignment and font quality.
Case Material
Base metal with thin chrome/gold plating. Visible wear on the lugs reveals grey base metal underneath the silver-tone finish.
Crystal Type
Mineral glass or acrylic. Includes a 'Cyclops' magnification lens, though it lacks the characteristic 2.5x magnification of genuine Rolex sapphire.
Bezel Details
Fixed bezel set with low-quality glass rhinestones rather than genuine diamonds. The gold-tone plating is uneven.
Crown & Pushers
Oversized screw-down style crown. The proportions are incorrect for a genuine Rolex, standing too far off the case.
Bracelet or Strap
Imitation Jubilee-style bracelet in two-tone. Note that genuine Day-Dates were almost exclusively paired with 'President' bracelets and never produced in steel/gold 'Rolesor' combinations.
Caseback Details
Solid, likely plain or with incorrect engravings. Authentic Rolex casebacks are typically brushed steel/gold with no external engravings.
Movement Type
Low-grade Chinese automatic or quartz movement. Authentic Day-Dates use the Caliber 3055 or 3155 in-house mechanical movements.
Water Resistance
Negligible. Likely splash-resistant only; not suitable for swimming or diving.
Origin & Provenance
Likely manufactured in China. It is a 'street-level' replica often found in tourist markets.
Age Estimate
Produced within the last 5-10 years. The 'Two-Tone Day-Date' is a common fantasy configuration (a watch that Rolex never actually made).
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'street-fake' culture of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It attempts to project the status of the Day-Date at a fraction of the cost, though it is easily identifiable as a replica to enthusiasts.
Condition Notes
Poor condition. Significant plating loss on the lugs showing the base metal. The crystal appears scratched and the 'diamonds' lack brilliance. Grade: Poor/Counterfeit.
Value Estimate
$0 - $20 USD. As a counterfeit, it has no resale value in the legitimate horological market and is illegal to sell as a genuine product.
Care & Maintenance
This watch has no collector value and is not worth professional servicing. It should not be exposed to water as it likely lacks proper gaskets.
Similar Watches
Authentic Rolex Day-Date 18238 (Solid Gold), Rolex Datejust 16233 (Authentic two-tone, but does not have the Day window).
Interesting Facts
Rolex Day-Dates are known as 'The President' because they have been worn by several US leaders. However, this specific version in steel-and-gold is a 'fantasy' model that does not exist in the official Rolex catalog.