Rolex Day-Date White Gold — Fluted Silver Diamond Dial | Ref. 118339

Reference 118339 is the 36 mm Day-Date in 18k white gold, configured with the fluted bezel and a silver dial set with diamond hour markers. Belonging to the 118xxx generation that preceded the current 128xxx and 228xxx lines, this reference was powered by Calibre 3155 — a workhorse movement that served the Day-Date for decades before the introduction of Calibre 3255 in 2015. The Day-Date's dual complication — displaying both the day of the week spelled in full and the date — has made it an enduring symbol of achievement since its 1956 debut. The combination of white gold and fluted bezel is among the more classical configurations in the Day-Date range.

Calibre 3155 is a self-winding movement with an instantaneous date change mechanism, a quick-set day correction, and a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. Though superseded by the significantly upgraded Calibre 3255, the 3155 remains a robust and well-regarded movement with decades of demonstrated reliability. The silver diamond dial on the 118339 uses applied white gold indices set with brilliant-cut diamonds, which contrast with the lacquered background for maximum legibility. The President bracelet, available exclusively on Day-Date references in precious metal, completes the ensemble with its characteristic three-piece semi-circular links.

For collectors, the 118339 represents the Day-Date at a moment before the current generation's price escalation, and well-preserved examples frequently offer better value than equivalent contemporary references. White gold Day-Date pieces attract buyers who prefer the cool, platinum-adjacent tone of white gold over the more immediately recognisable yellow gold — a considered choice that signals familiarity with the range. Diamond dials on factory Rolex watches are fully original and factory-certified, an important distinction for long-term value.