Live Auction 20934Rare Watches : Featuring The Kairos Collection Part I
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE THREE COLOUR GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET, GUARANTEE AND BOX
Lot 36 ROLEX DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET DAY-DATE 'TRIDOR' REF. 18129

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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE THREE COLOUR GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET, GUARANTEE AND BOX

SIGNED ROLEX, DAY-DATE 'TRIDOR' MODEL, REF. 18129, CASE NO. 8831785, CIRCA 1985

Closed9 May 2022

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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE THREE COLOUR GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET, GUARANTEE AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, DAY-DATE 'TRIDOR' MODEL, REF. 18129, CASE NO. 8831785, CIRCA 1985
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Pavé-set diamond with two rubies
Case: Inside case back stamped 18000, 36 mm. diam.
With: Three colour gold Rolex President bracelet and deployant clasp stamped 8285, overall length approximately 175 mm., Rolex Guarantee dated 27 April 1988, Rolex letter dated 1994, leather card holder, polishing cloth, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging

Specialist note

Preserved in very good overall condition, the present reference 18129 is distinguished by the strong presence of diamonds, exquisitely adorning the case and dial. Its luxurious appeal is further boosted by the three colour gold bracelet. Symbol of luxury and prestig - 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.

A true icon within the world of vintage watch collecting, the birth of the Day-Date can be traced back to 1956; it quickly became one of the most celebrated models of the Geneva manufacture. Created in multiple variants, the Day-Date exemplifies the creativity of the firm and showcases their aim to follow the evolving tastes of their customers as well as requirements of some of their most demanding clients.