Lot #2214
Rolex Day-Date 18049 Diamond Bezel Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 18k WG
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Introduction
A legendary timepiece with an unrivaled history, the Rolex Day-Date has earned its place as "The Ultimate Watch of Prestige" from its decades on the wrists of the world's most influential people. Released in 1956, the Day-Date quickly became synonymous with luxury, prestige, and exclusivity thanks to being the watch of choice for the world's athletes, visionaries, and world leaders alike. Only ever constructed of precious metals, the Day-Date's aesthetic is that of sheer elegance and grace. Aside from the beautiful array of dial options that have been available over the decades, the Day-Date's most iconic piece of design is its three-piece "Presidential" or "President" bracelet. Forming the bedrock of its design, the Presidential bracelet has become synonymous with Rolex's flagship collection and their desire to create the very best and most iconic watches that the world has ever seen. With its timeless design and inescapable impact on horology, the Day-Date stands as a vivid reminder of just how successful they have been in realizing that very mission.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$30,000 – $50,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Day-Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 3055
Reference
18049
Bracelet
18kt white gold Presidential bracelet
Year
1984
Condition
Excellent
Material
18kt white gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Blue vignette

THE DIAL
Sporting a truly stunning vignette finish, this example's dial transitions from a sapphire blue at its core to near-black navy along its periphery. Contrasting this dark rim of the dial, this example also swaps the Day-Date's traditional gold hour markers with brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamond hour markers for a flourish of luxury and beauty.

THE CONSTRUCTION
Boasting a factory diamond-set bezel to match the diamond hour markers that its blue vignette dial features, this Day-Date offers the pinnacle of horological luxury.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in excellent overall condition. Case is thick and has sharp lugs and only minor wear on the surface. The factory diamond bezel is crisp and has only minor wear along the edge. The blue-vignette factory diamond dial in near-mint condition with intact luminous dots and no surface wear or scratches visible. Bracelet has 21 links total, 3 of which are removable. There is minimal stretch.
Our Perspective
With the proliferation of very high quality fakes, it’s rare to find an original white gold diamond vignette dial these days. This example checks all the boxes from its superlative condition to the beauty and rarity of the dial.













