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Question 2·Multiple choice

Rolex describes the Day-Date as the first wristwatch to show both the date and the day of the week spelt out in full. In what year was it launched?

  • A.1945
  • B.1953
  • C.1956Correct answer
  • D.1963

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Both the day and the date are carried on discs that change simultaneously and instantaneously. As of 2026, Rolex offers the day spelt out in any of 26 languages.

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