The Rolex Day-Date Debuted In 1956 As A Refined Alternative To The Datejust, Produced Exclusively In Precious Metals Like Gold And Platinum. Reference 18048, Released In 1977, Represents A Key Evolution Of The Model. It Retains The Classic 36mm Oyster Case In Yellow Gold, Diamond-Set Bezel, And President Bracelet, But Introduces Key Updates Like Sapphire Crystals, Flat Dials, And The Automatic Caliber 3055 With A Quickset Date. While The Day Of The Week Still Requires Manual Adjustment, The Upgraded 28,800 Vph Beat Rate Provides A Smoother Sweep Of The Seconds Hand And Greater Accuracy.This Specific Watch Features A Extremely Rare Black Slate Pleiade Diamond Dial. The Pleiades Dial Represents One Of The Most Imaginative And Exclusive Creations In The Brand’S History, Blending Celestial Inspiration With Exceptional Craftsmanship. Produced In Very Limited Numbers During The Early 1980s And Believed To Have Been Reserved For Close Associates Of Rolex, It Takes Its Name From The Mythological Pleiades: Seven Daughters Of The Titan Atlas Transformed Into Stars. This Poetic Reference Perfectly Reflects The Dial’S Design, Where Over A Hundred Hand-Set Diamonds Evoke A Glittering Constellation Across The Surface.Unlike Standard Brass Dials, The Pleiades Dials Were Crafted From Solid Gold To Support The Precise Gem-Setting Required. While Seen In A Few Tones Such As Champagne And Silver, The Black Variant Stands As The Rarest And Most Visually Striking. The Dark Backdrop Enhances The Brilliance Of The Diamonds, Creating A Dramatic Effect Reminiscent Of Stars Scattered Across A Night Sky.Highly Coveted Among Collectors, The Black Pleiades Dial Embodies The Height Of Rolex’S Gem-Setting Artistry And Remains One Of The Most Lavish And Elusive Day-Date Configurations Ever Produced.

Delivered at the time of sale, the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned guarantee card officially confirms that the watch is genuine on the date of purchase and guarantees its proper functioning for a period of two years from this date.

Each pre-owned Rolex watch is subject to the same demanding controls as those of the after-sales service for models purchased new and are thus examined and tested, according to the strictest criteria. The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned seal that comes with your watch symbolizes its status as a certified second-hand Rolex watch.

Each Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watch is presented in a distinctive pouch. The timepiece comes with the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned seal, a two-year international guarantee card, a service booklet and official papers.