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Lot #2928

Rolex Day-Date 18049 Diamond Dial and Bezel Bark Bracelet 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

Service Warranty from 2015

Est. value range

$12,000 – $18,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

36mm

Model

Day-Date

Movement

Automatic cal. 3055

Reference

18049

Bracelet

18kt Bark Finish WG President Bracelet

Year

1984

Condition

Excellent

Material

18kt white gold

Included

Watch and 2015-dated Rolex service warranty card

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

Featuring bright diamonds along its bezel and within its dial, this example's aesthetic is of unrestrained luxury. Further feeding into that sense of luxury is this example's silver dial which matches the lustre of its diamonds and the sheen of its 18kt white gold construction.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Boasting an 18kt white gold construction, this example features a finish on its Presidential bracelet that is designed to look like the bark of a tree.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
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 has been previously detailed and exhibits only minor signs of wear. Crown is the original "two dot" crown. Diamond bezel in excellent overall condition, with some minor dings along the edge. Silver diamond dial has minor signs of edge wear between 5 and 10 minutes past, but otherwise shows little to no signs of wear. Luminous dots are intact. Watch is fitted on a factory Rolex bark-finish bracelet. It has 20 links total, 1 of which is removable. It is sized for a 7" wrist and shows minimal stretch.

Our Perspective

An exhibition of the skill within Rolex's gem-setting department, this example's diamond-set bezel and dial are truly stunning and make it known to anyone who sees it that this watch is a special piece.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder