For sale is a rare and prestigious Rolex Day-Date Ref. 118389, featuring a full factory-set diamond bezel, lugs, and President bracelet, along with a stunning meteorite dial adorned with diamond teardrop markers at 6 and 9 o’clock.
Crafted in solid 18k white gold, this exceptional timepiece is in immaculate condition and comes complete with its original Rolex box, warranty card (papers), manual, leather wallet, and green swing tag.
Meteorite Dial:
One of the most striking features of this watch is its genuine Gibeon meteorite dial, sourced from a celestial rock that has traveled through space for millions of years. Rolex expertly slices and treats the meteorite to reveal its unique Widmanstätten patterns—a mesmerizing crystalline structure that ensures no two dials are ever the same. Its silvery-gray texture shimmers under different lighting, enhanced by a rhodium treatment that protects it from oxidation. The addition of teardrop-shaped diamond markers at 6 and 9 o’clock further elevates its luxury, reflecting light beautifully against the textured dial.
Factory Diamond-Set Bracelet, Bezel & Lugs:
The iconic President bracelet, exclusively reserved for precious metal pieces, is crafted in solid 18k white gold and factory-set with brilliant-cut diamonds across the center links, ensuring a seamless flow of brilliance around the wrist. The Rolex coronet clasp, also in 18k white gold, provides a secure and elegant fit. Rolex’s meticulous diamond-setting expertise extends to the bezel and lugs, where perfectly aligned, flawless diamonds enhance the watch’s prestige.
Caliber 3155 Movement:
Powering this masterpiece is the Rolex Caliber 3155, a self-winding chronometer movement with a 48-hour power reserve and double quickset function, allowing independent day and date adjustments. With a 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) beat rate, a Parachrom hairspring for shock and magnetic resistance, and a free-sprung balance wheel with Microstella regulation screws, this movement ensures exceptional accuracy and long-term reliability.
Day & Date:
The 118389 features the iconic day and date display, a hallmark of the collection since its debut in 1956. Positioned at 12 o’clock, the full day of the week is displayed in an elegant arc, while the date window at 3 o’clock is magnified by Rolex’s signature Cyclops lens for enhanced readability. This double quickset function, powered by the Caliber 3155 movement, allows for easy and independent adjustment of both complications, ensuring both practicality and prestige in a single timepiece.
A True Collector’s Piece:
This Day-Date 118389 is an incredibly rare find, as Rolex produced only a small number of factory diamond-set models with meteorite dials. With the Gibeon meteorite no longer legally available for commercial use, this dial is a piece of cosmic history, adding to the watch’s exclusivity.
A watch of this caliber is more than just an accessory—it’s a statement of power, success, and exclusivity. Whether as an investment or a personal treasure, this timepiece represents the pinnacle of haute horology and high jewelry, making it a true grail watch for discerning collectors.
Included with the watch:
- Original Box: Yes
- Original Papers: Yes
Technical Data:
- Model: 118389
- Year: 2015
- Case material: 18k White Gold
- Case diameter: 36mm
- Bracelet: Rolex President
- Bracelet material: 18k White Gold
- Dial: Meteorite Teardrop Diamonds
- Crystal: Sapphire
Movement:
Rolex Automatic self-winding movement
Please note that international customers are responsible for any customs fees, duties, or taxes that may apply to their order upon delivery.
