Wilsdorf died in 1960 a few years after the Day-Date was introduced. It feels perfectly fitting that one of the final releases under Wilsdorf's link eye would remain the link company's crowning link achievement ever since. Rolex has continued to introduce new watch collections in the 60 years since Wilsdorf passed away but the Day-Date remains an authentic part of a select group of watches that were created under the guidance of the man himself and have become genuine icons the world over. link