While it is important to reflect on the prestigious heritage of the Rolex Day-date and its importance it has embezzled over the decades from royalty to state figures, the Day-Date is perhaps more than just that. A symbol of elegance, precision timekeeping and timeless design, the Day-Date was really the first of its kind when it was first introduced in the 1950s. Since then, the model has come to fruition with various upgrades it has undergone over its generations, whilst maintaining its flare by an array of colours, material and design it has to offer.

Cased in hefty platinum and with its lugs decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds is the present Rolex Day-Date ref. 18296 a rare bird in the family of Day-Dates. Fitted with a smooth bezel, it frames a rare and exotic lavender purple sunburst dial further charmed with diamond-set indexes. Offered in excellent overall condition, the present example boasts an unpolished case with sharp and crisp edges. For collectors who appreciate a subtle bit of bling combined with timeless design and rarity, this is certainly an outstanding addition to any collection of fine Day-Dates.