Lot Essay
This incredibly attractive turquoise dial diamond and sapphire-set Rolex Day-Date reference 128458TBR is, to the best of our knowledge, the first example of the reference to be offered at international auction. Few collectors are aware of the existence of this ravishing model which is thought to have been made available by invitation only to certain top-tier clients of Rolex. In mint condition, it is sold with the full set of accessories.
Precious stone-set Day-Dates are among the most spectacular of all modern production. Those with richly coloured dials such as the present watch are the direct descendants of the famous ‘Stella’ dials of the 20th century and are extremely sought after as ultimate statements of luxury and exclusivity. In the last few years, factory-set jewelled Rolex references, in particular with exotically coloured dials, have become the super-hot watches of choice for the international elite.
The present reference 128458TBR offers the classic combination of a yellow gold case with shaped square-cut diamond-set bezel, the lugs, shoulders and sides of the case are encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds. The turquoise dial is enhanced by 10 applied baguette-cut sapphire hour markers.
This amazing jewelled Day-Date offers buyers the perfect opportunity to acquire without delay one of these much coveted contemporary Rolex rarities.
Precious stone-set Day-Dates are among the most spectacular of all modern production. Those with richly coloured dials such as the present watch are the direct descendants of the famous ‘Stella’ dials of the 20th century and are extremely sought after as ultimate statements of luxury and exclusivity. In the last few years, factory-set jewelled Rolex references, in particular with exotically coloured dials, have become the super-hot watches of choice for the international elite.
The present reference 128458TBR offers the classic combination of a yellow gold case with shaped square-cut diamond-set bezel, the lugs, shoulders and sides of the case are encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds. The turquoise dial is enhanced by 10 applied baguette-cut sapphire hour markers.
This amazing jewelled Day-Date offers buyers the perfect opportunity to acquire without delay one of these much coveted contemporary Rolex rarities.