This replica Day-Date 118135CH combines a 36mm rose gold case with a black dial, a pairing that emphasizes contrast over tonal harmony. Rose gold, with its copper-infused warmth, reads distinctly different from yellow or white gold, and the black dial amplifies that warmth by providing a dark backdrop against which the pink-toned hands and markers stand out sharply. The “CH” suffix indicates specific dial and bracelet configuration details within the 118135 reference family. At 36mm this sits in the classic Day-Date size that preceded the modern 40mm standard.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 36mm
• Case material: 18K rose gold (Everose-type alloy)
• Dial: black with applied markers
• Day display: full day-of-week window at 12 o’clock
• Date display: Cyclops-magnified at 3 o’clock
• Crystal: sapphire
• Bracelet: President three-piece link in rose gold
• Movement: automatic day-date

Rose gold alloys resist fading better than standard pink gold because of their specific copper and platinum mix. The surface maintains its warm tone over years of wear without shifting toward a yellower or paler hue.

What Collectors Notice

Black dials on precious-metal cases reverse the visual hierarchy that most Day-Date combinations follow. Instead of dial and case blending together, the black ground forces all attention to the case and bracelet framing. Every polished surface, every brushed link, every curve of the lugs becomes more visible against the dark dial center. This high-contrast approach appeals to collectors who want the Day-Date silhouette but prefer a more assertive look than silver or champagne dials provide. The broader Day-Date lineup includes rose gold options at both 36mm and 40mm, but this 36mm version with black dial is among the most visually striking. For a larger take on dark-dial Day-Dates, see the 40mm platinum 228236 with black dial.

This vs Other Versions

Rose gold Day-Dates exist with champagne, chocolate, olive green, and sundust dials among others. The black option is the most polarizing because it breaks the warm-on-warm pattern that rose gold typically follows. Where a chocolate dial blends into the rose case seamlessly, the black dial creates a deliberate interruption. The 36mm size keeps the overall package compact and wrist-friendly, countering the visual weight that a dark face can add. This replica Day-Date 118135CH puts the rose gold Day-Date in its sharpest contrast configuration at the original case diameter.