Rolex Day-Date 18079

Ref. 18079A very rare and attractive white gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, bracelet and burgundy lacquered “stella” dial

Manufacturer: Rolex Year: 1978 Reference No: 18079 Case No: 5'257'008 Model Name: Day-Date Material: 18k white gold and diamonds Calibre: Automatic, 3055 Bracelet/Strap: Rolex President with bark finish centre links Clasp/Buckle: Concealed deployant Clasp Dimensions: 36mm. Diameter Signed: Movement, dial, case and bracelet signed Literature: The present lot is illustrated in Day Date, The Presidential Rolex by Pucci Papaleo, Spin Edizioni This present reference 18079 Day-Date displays ‘bark finished’ decorations both to its bezel and President bracelet. The last digit number of the reference – which in this case is 9 - indicates the metal: 18K white gold.It fits a remarkably important burgundy enamel lacquered “Stella” dial featuring round cut diamond hour markers and baguette-cut diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock.Extremely rare in white gold, this timepiece is further enhanced by its excellent overall condition.