93 Rolex A very rare, absolutely well preserved and attractive, Day-Date, automatic wristwatch in platinum, with lapis lazuli dial, smooth bezel and platinum bracelet, guarantee and service papers, reference 18206.
Estimate: € 40.000 – 80.000
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- Model Day-Date
- Year 1999
- Reference 18206
- Case Material Platinum
- Case Number U701296
- Bracelet Material Platinum Rolex bracelet, approximate length 180mm
- Movement Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
- Dimension 36mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated March 12th 1999 stamped Kee Hing Hung, service, leather wallet, booklet and hang tag.
Over the decades, the Day-Date evolved technically and aesthetically, yet it always remained the ultimate expression of Rolex’s savoir-faire in precious metals. Platinum examples, in particular, occupy the summit of this lineage, produced in far smaller numbers and reserved for the most discerning clientele. The reference 18206 represents one of the purest and most understated executions of the platinum Day-Date from the five-digit era. Unlike its fluted-bezel siblings, the 18206 is fitted with a smooth bezel, a detail that transforms the watch entirely. In platinum, this domed bezel offers a restrained, almost architectural presence, allowing the dial to take center stage. Inside beats the robust and dependable caliber 3155 with quickset date, marking an important technical evolution over earlier generations and reinforcing the reference’s place within the modernizing arc of the Day-Date family. Here, the dial is nothing short of spectacular: a rich lapis lazuli canvas, its deep celestial blue punctuated by diamond hour markers that seem to float effortlessly across the surface. No two lapis dials are ever identical; each carries its own mineral signature, its own subtle variations in tone and texture. The cool weight of platinum combined with the vibrancy of lapis creates a fascinating tension—power meeting poetry. Fitted to its solid platinum President bracelet, the watch exudes that unmistakable gravitas only this metal can convey, heavier on the wrist, quieter in brilliance, unmistakable to those who know. The present reference 18206, further accompanied by its original guarantee, may appear discreet at first glance, but for the seasoned collector, it represents one of the most charismatic expressions of the classic Day-Date: a connoisseur’s choice, where rarity, material nobility, and natural artistry converge in perfect harmony.
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