56 Rolex Rare and Desirable, Day-Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Platinum, With Onyx Dial, Reference 18 026
Estimate: €20,000 – 40,000
Sold (Premium)€169,000
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18 026
Case Material: Platinum
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1987
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3055
Case N°: R282840
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Created in multiple variants, the Day-Date exemplifies the creativity of the firm and showcases their aim to follow the evolving tastes of their customers as well as the requirements of some of their most demanding clients. Rolex excels in using hard stone and unusual materials. The manufacture has elevated its dress watches with materials such as rubellite, blood stone, coral, and a number of different fossil-bearing stones, providing an unusual design twist to classic models. A solid platinum reference 18 026 Day-Date, the present example is a typical child of the 1980s and remains timeless thanks to its gorgeous case proportions and smooth design. Presenting the iconic and sought after black onyx dial, it can be considered an important collector’s watch, great conversation piece, sound of heaven for one’s savings and, most importantly, a great daily wearer.