Rolex Day-Date 36 18388

ROLEX DIAMOND & RUBY DAY-DATE REF. 18388 ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND DAZZLING 18K GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE AND BRACELET SIGNED ROLEX, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18388, CASE NO. W005045, CIRCA 1995

ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND DAZZLING 18K GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE AND BRACELET SIGNED ROLEX, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18388, CASE NO. W005045, CIRCA 1995 Movement: Automatic Dial: Pavé diamond-set with ruby indexes Case: 36 mm. diam. With: 18k gold and diamond-set Rolex President bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 180 mm.Preserved in very good overall condition, the present reference 18388 is distinguished by the strong presence of diamond and ruby exquisitely adorning the dial and bezel. Its luxurious appeal is further boosted by the diamond-set Rolex President bracelet. Combining the engineering prowess of horology with the elegance and refinement of haute jewellery, gem-set watches unite the best of two worlds. The aesthetic appeal of this superb vintage Day-Date is equal to its undisputed rarity as one of the most intriguing and collectible versions of the Day-Date model, unquestionably one of the key pieces among Rolex's vintage gem-set production. Symbol of luxury and prestige - gem-set pieces have been made with a variety of different gems, most notably diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire, and a number of different dial setting designs. Day-Date wristwatches are the line of Rolex timepieces which notoriously presents the greatest variability in dial and case decorations. Even within the same reference, a nearly endless plethora of different details was available.