Rolex Day-Date reference 18048 in 18k yellow gold with onyx pyramidal dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1982
This Rolex Day-Date, reference 18048, is an automatic wristwatch dating to circa 1982. The timepiece features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 36mm in diameter, paired with a matching 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet.
A distinguishing element of this reference is the diamond-set bezel. The watch is equipped with an automatic calibre 3055 movement containing 27 jewels, which includes a quick-set date function. The dial is crafted from natural black onyx and features a unique pyramidal relief pattern, providing texture across the surface. It is accented with diamond-set hour indexes and a date display written in Arabic numerals, which emphasizes the model's distinct character.The case, dial, and movement are signed by the manufacturer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Diameter
- 36mm
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Bracelet length
- 185mm
- Bracelet material
- 18K yellow gold
Technical characteristics
- Jewels
- 27
- Movement
- Automatic, cal.3055
- Case number
- 7'294'293
Design
- Dial
- black onyx pyramidal
- Bezel
- diamond-set
- Markers
- diamond indexes
- Date display
- Arabic numerals
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Rolex
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.