53 Rolex A precious and lavish, Day Date, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, diamond set bezel and dial, with Finnish calendar, box and papers, reference 18048.
Estimate: € 15.000 – 30.000
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| model | Day Date |
|---|---|
| year | 1981 |
| reference | 18048 |
| case material | 18K yellow gold and diamonds |
| case number | 6'744'501 |
| bracelet material | 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet, approximate length 175 mm |
| movement type | Automatic, cal. 3055, 27 jewels |
| dimension | 36mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Rolex Warranty, leather wallet, service credit card, booklets, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. |
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the presence of this Day Date reference 18048 is both dignified and magnetic, elevated further by a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds, a detail reserved for those who appreciate both subtle opulence and quiet power. What truly sets this piece apart, however, is the dial. Executed in a rich lemon-yellow tone, it is set with diamond baguette indexes, each one meticulously aligned, creating a rhythmic play of light that’s nothing short of hypnotic. Another poetic surprise lies at the 12 o’clock position: the day aperture is written in Finnish—"MAANANTAI" for Monday—marking it as an exceptionally rare configuration, likely destined for a small and discerning Nordic clientele. The reference 18048 belongs to a discreet family within the Day-Date lineage, produced in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It represents a transitional moment where Rolex combined the technical evolution of the quickset date with the artistic flourish of diamond settings. This example comes with its original box and papers, a time capsule of the brand’s golden era.
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