Known mostly for producing some of the most iconic professional tool watches of our time, Rolex has also gained a supreme status for incorporating precious materials to their horological masterpieces. With immense research, development and design, Rolex never fails to impress when it comes to gem-set timepieces. With technical mastery in setting the highest quality of diamonds and gemstones, the rigorous process of sorting and selecting the finest examples is perhaps the most expensive and time consuming aspect.

Introduced in 2012, the first examples were encased in yellow gold with white gold examples introduced later. Until today, Rolex only introduced the model in three case materials with its latest introduction encased in pink gold.

The present example encased in white gold features a desirable “glossy” black dial with diamond-set indexes and meteorite registers providing a harmonious correlation between the unique texture of the registers and its shimmering diamond-set white gold case. Deemed as the “Rainbow”, the multi-colored sapphire-set bezel is noticeable from afar. Achieved by selecting the finest examples of sapphires in various spectrums of the rainbow, it requires each and every stone to be cut to extreme perfection with every stone matching the color requirements of Rolex. With such rigorous requirement to create the perfect masterpiece, only a handful of examples are produced by Rolex each year. Discontinued and replaced by the new model in pink gold, the present example is most definitely rare.

Preserved in excellent overall condition, the present specimen is hardly ever worn by the previous owner. Furthermore, the timepiece was sold by a local Hong Kong retailer in 2013, confirmed by the guarantee card. It is a fantastic opportunity for collectors, lovers and seekers of gem-set wristwatches to acquire perhaps the most iconic gem-set wristwatch of our time manufactured by none other than Rolex.