107 Rolex Charismatic and Precious, Day-Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Platinum, Argentè Tropical Cream Diamond-set Dial and Bezel, Reference 18 046
Estimate: € 15,000 – 30,000
Sold (Premium)€29,900
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18046
Case Material: Platinum
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1979
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3055
Case N°: 5 976 466
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Introduced to the market at the Basel Fair in 1956, the Day-Date has been one of Rolex’s flagship models and enjoys continuous popularity. The reference 18 046 made by Rolex is one of very few equipped with the more precious and unusual diamond bezel instead of the classic fluted or smooth one. The 180 XX-series have a single-quickset function so the date and time can be adjusted separately. The present lot is a specimen of this reference and has been produced in platinum with a three-body solid tonneau case extremely well preserved and fresh with clear and deep hallmarks. Moreover, the dial is full of charm with an argentè layout that heavenly aged conferring it a supercool tropical cream color, embellished with brilliant and baguette diamonds applied indexes, English calendar discs and white-gold baton hands, powered by the movement is the automatic caliber 3055.