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

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.