Rolex Day-Date 18048
Yellow Gold · Orange Dial · 36mm
Ref: 18048
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- Brand
- Rolex
- Condition
- Excellent
- Series
- Day-Date 18048
- Box
- N/A
- Model
- Day-Date
- Papers
- Yes
- Reference
- 18048
- Year
- 1988
- Case Size
- 36mm
- Case Material
- Yellow Gold
- Dial Color
- Orange
- Location
- United States
- Listed
- Apr 5, 2026
- Updated
- Mar 19, 2026
✅ SOLD — This item has been sold.
Description
Case:
The thick, sharp, and even 18K yellow gold case is excellent, showing only extremely light wear. The 18K yellow gold & diamond bezel insert is also in excellent condition, showing only very light wear from use.
Dial:
The crack-free coral, pyramid, diamond-pinball dial is excellent, showing little if any wear for its age. The new service hands are mint.
Bracelet:
The 22-link 18K yellow gold President bracelet is excelent showing only extremely light stretch for its age.
Accessories:
Box, Papers, and Rolex Service Papers that note the extremely special Coral Pyramid Diamond Dial.
Notes
An exceptionally rare watch in exceptional condition. The watch is under Rolex Service Guarantee until 3/27.
⌚ Watch Specifications
Reference data · AI-verified specifications
Movement
- Type
- Manual
- Caliber
- 3155
- Power Reserve
- 48h
Case
- Material
- Yellow Gold
- Diameter
- 36mm
- Water Resist.
- 100m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Diamond-set
Dial & Strap
- Dial
- Orange
- Strap
- 18K yellow gold President bracelet
- Production
- 1977-1988
📖 About This Reference
The Day-Date reference 18048 represents a distinctive variant within Rolex's formal watch collection, produced from 1977 to 1988. This particular reference is characterized by its orange dial color and diamond-set bezel, setting it apart from standard Day-Date configurations of the era.
The watch features a 36mm yellow gold case paired with a sapphire crystal and offers 100 meters of water resistance. The timepiece is powered by the manual-winding caliber 3155 movement, providing 48 hours of power reserve. The watch is completed with an 18K yellow gold President bracelet.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking unusual dial colors within the Day-Date range. The combination of the orange dial with diamond-set bezel creates a bold aesthetic that differs from more conventional Day-Date offerings. The manual-winding movement distinguishes it from automatic variants, making it of particular interest to collectors who appreciate hand-wound complications within the Day-Date family.
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