Rolex Day-Date 36 18ct White Gold — White MOP Diamond-Set Dial, Diamond Bezel | Ref. 128349RBR

Reference 128349RBR is among the most opulent configurations available within the current Day-Date 36 catalogue — an 18-carat white gold Oyster case paired with a diamond-set bezel, and a white mother-of-pearl dial whose surface is further adorned with diamond hour markers. The 128xxx generation of Day-Date 36, introduced in 2019, is distinguished by the fitment of Calibre 3255, bringing the President's watch into parity with Rolex's most advanced movement architecture.

Calibre 3255 represents a comprehensive in-house development: a bidirectional Perpetual rotor, a Chronergy escapement delivering 15% greater energy efficiency versus the lever escapement it replaced, a 70-hour power reserve, and a Parachrom hairspring in a twin-barrel configuration. The white gold case, paired with a matching 18-carat white gold President bracelet, provides the definitive Day-Date aesthetic — a watch that has identified heads of state and industry leaders since 1956. The diamond-paved bezel (RBR suffix) and MOP dial transform an already prestigious reference into fine jewellery without compromising the integrity of the timepiece. Supplied with box and papers, this 2024 production example is effectively as-delivered from Rolex.

The Day-Date 36 in white gold with a full diamond and MOP configuration is a collector's piece that sits at the apex of the Rolex catalogue in terms of material value and visual impact. The 128349RBR commands attention in secondary markets where pristine, papers-accompanied examples are relatively rare given that many buyers retain these watches as long-term holdings. It appeals equally to serious Rolex completists and to buyers seeking a principal jewellery timepiece with unimpeachable Swiss provenance.