This replica day-date 118209 puts the 118209 reference on display with a silver dial and a white-gold-finish case at 36mm. The 118209 belongs to the previous-generation Day-Date lineup, predating the 228-series references that introduced wider lugs and updated movements. Its proportions are close to the original Day-Date formula from the 1950s: compact, thin, unambiguously a dress watch. The silver sunburst dial radiates outward from the center, catching light as the wrist moves.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 36mm
• Dial color: silver sunburst
• Case finish: white gold tone
• Day display: full day at 12 o’clock
• Date display: Cyclops at 3 o’clock
• Bezel: fluted
• Crystal: sapphire
• Movement: automatic day-date

White gold cases look similar to stainless steel at a distance but have a denser, heavier feel on the wrist. The 118209 uses this material throughout the case and bracelet.

Design & Finishing

Previous-generation Day-Date references like the 118209 have thinner lugs and a slightly smaller crown than the current 228 models. These differences are subtle in photographs but noticeable when you hold both side by side. The silver dial on this day-date president version pairs naturally with the cool white-gold tone of the case, avoiding the warm-on-warm look of yellow or rose gold configurations. The President bracelet maintains the same three-piece link structure used since the 1950s. For a warmer alternative in the same generation, compare this against the 218235 chocolate dial at 41mm, which swaps the cool palette for an Everose case and brown face. Browse the full Day-Date collection for every reference currently available.

On the Wrist

The 36mm size and silver dial make the 118209 one of the most versatile Day-Date references in the catalog. It does not demand attention but holds up under close inspection. The fluted bezel catches light in thin vertical lines that animate the profile when the wrist turns. At this diameter, the watch disappears under a cuff entirely, which is the hallmark of a true dress watch. This replica day-date 118209 delivers the cool-toned Day-Date experience in a case size that works on nearly any wrist.