185 Rolex A very well preserved and attractive, Day-Date, automatic wristwatch in platinum, lapis lazuli and diamonds dial and diamond-set bezel, with original guarantee, reference 18346.

Estimate: € 35.000 –⁠ 70.000

• Model Day-Date
• Year 1994
• Reference 18346
• Case Material Platinum and diamonds
• Case Number X801972
• Bracelet Material Platinum Rolex bracelet, approximate length 190mm
• Movement Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
• Dimension 36mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated January 31st 1994 stamped Zurich Watch Co. LTD, booklet and leather wallet.

The reference 18346 belongs to the five-digit generation introduced in the late 1980s, powered by the calibre 3155 with double quick-set for both day and date — a significant ergonomic advancement. In platinum, it represents the most exclusive iteration of the line: heavier on the wrist, cooler in tone, and unmistakably sovereign in presence. The addition of a factory diamond-set bezel elevates it further, transforming an already noble watch into a piece of unapologetic opulence — yet always within the disciplined design language that defines Rolex. What sets this particular example apart is its lapis lazuli dial, a material Rolex selected only for its most distinguished creations. The deep celestial blue of natural lapis, punctuated by subtle golden pyrite inclusions, creates a living surface — no two dials ever identical. Here, the dial is further enhanced by diamond hour markers, offering a striking interplay between mineral depth and gem-set brilliance. The platinum case appears strong and well-preserved, retaining crisp edges and harmonious proportions, while the bracelet shows the solid, reassuring construction one expects from this reference. Accompanied by its original warranty, this 18346 transcends mere luxury object and becomes a documented chapter in Rolex’s most prestigious lineage. It is a watch that does not seek attention, yet commands it; a Day-Date at its most majestic — platinum, lapis, diamonds — the triumvirate of rarity, material nobility, and enduring collectability.