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Lot Essay
Widely acknowledged as being one of the most varied and unusual model created by Rolex, the Day-Date was manufactured in an impressive number of examples, some adorned with precious stones, lacquered or unusual dials, now much sought after by the most astute collectors.
Highly attractive and rare, the present timepiece features a beautiful “dégradé” dial set with diamond indexes and allied to an 18k gold case of strong proportions.
Introduced in 1977, reference 18000 incorporated innovations within the Day-Date line. The reference embodied the division between models crafted with the Plexiglas crystal and the highly resistant sapphire crystal. The model was assembled with an improved screw down crown and case back, enhancing the waterproof abilities of the model to 100 meters. Caliber 1556 used on previous models gave way to caliber 3055 with quick-set date.
Highly attractive and rare, the present timepiece features a beautiful “dégradé” dial set with diamond indexes and allied to an 18k gold case of strong proportions.
Introduced in 1977, reference 18000 incorporated innovations within the Day-Date line. The reference embodied the division between models crafted with the Plexiglas crystal and the highly resistant sapphire crystal. The model was assembled with an improved screw down crown and case back, enhancing the waterproof abilities of the model to 100 meters. Caliber 1556 used on previous models gave way to caliber 3055 with quick-set date.