228 Rolex Charismatic and Colorful, Day-date, Automatic Wristwatch in Gold, Black Diamond-set Dial and Bezel, Reference 18 048

Estimate: € 16.000 –⁠ 32.000

Sold (Premium) € 19.500

Model Day-Date
Year 1979
Reference 18048
Case Material Yellow Gold
Case Number 6087402
Bracelet Material Yellow Gold
Movement Automatic, cal. 3055
Dimension 36 mm
Signed Dial, Case and Movement
Movement Automatic, cal. 3055

The reference 18 048 made by Rolex is one of very few equipped with the more precious and unusual diamond bezel instead of the classic fluted or a smooth one. The present lot is a specimen of this reference and has been produced in 18k yellow gold with a three-body solid tonneau case of 36 mm with screw back is extremely well preserved and fresh with clear and deep hallmarks and completed by its precious president bracelet. Moreover, the dial is full of charm with a black layout, brilliant and baguette diamonds applied indexes, English calendar disc and yellow-gold baton hands. The movement is the automatic caliber 3055 with quick set functions.